Research Article

Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results

Volume: 4 Number: 1 January 30, 2023
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Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results

Abstract

Objective: According to studies conducted in recent years, pesticides can lead to the development of cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, reproductive system disorders, and birth defects. The aim of this study is to examine the DNA affinity levels of Alpha-cypermethrin, Malathion, Quinclorac, and Roundup (Glyphosate) plant protection products and to discuss them in the light of the literature. Methods: Docking results between ligand and receptor were detected using Hex 8.0.0 software. Preparation of the receptor and ligand for docking was done with UCSF Chimera 1.15 software. Docking visualizations were made with BIOVIA Discovery Studio and PyMol software. While the interaction images of pesticides with DNA were detected with BIOVIA Discovery Studio software, DNA binding images were detected with PyMol software. Results: In our study, the affinity levels of the plant protection products frequently used in the Çanakkale region were determined as Alpha Cypermethrin>Malathion>Quinclorac>Roundup /Glyphosate, respectively, according to the results of the docking analysis. The pesticide with the highest interaction with DNA was Alpha Cypermethrin (-248.24 KJ mol-1) and the lowest binding energy was Roundup (-161.54 KJ mol-1). Conclusion: In line with the literature, alpha-cypermethrin is the molecule with the highest toxicity and gene damage potential. Considering the variety of products, it is necessary to pay attention to the use of both single and multiple plant protection products. During the use of this molecule, plant protection products with lower DNA affinity and toxicity can be preferred as an alternative.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 30, 2023

Submission Date

June 29, 2022

Acceptance Date

November 10, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 4 Number: 1

APA
Yayıntaş, Ö., Aras, M., & Oymak Yalçın, S. (2023). Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results. Troia Medical Journal, 4(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1137673
AMA
1.Yayıntaş Ö, Aras M, Oymak Yalçın S. Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results. Troia Med J. 2023;4(1):1-8. doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1137673
Chicago
Yayıntaş, Özlem, Merve Aras, and Sibel Oymak Yalçın. 2023. “Investigation of DNA Affinity Levels of Pesticides: Docking Analysis Results”. Troia Medical Journal 4 (1): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1137673.
EndNote
Yayıntaş Ö, Aras M, Oymak Yalçın S (January 1, 2023) Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results. Troia Medical Journal 4 1 1–8.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Yayıntaş, M. Aras, and S. Oymak Yalçın, “Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results”, Troia Med J, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1–8, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.55665/troiamedj.1137673.
ISNAD
Yayıntaş, Özlem - Aras, Merve - Oymak Yalçın, Sibel. “Investigation of DNA Affinity Levels of Pesticides: Docking Analysis Results”. Troia Medical Journal 4/1 (January 1, 2023): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.55665/troiamedj.1137673.
JAMA
1.Yayıntaş Ö, Aras M, Oymak Yalçın S. Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results. Troia Med J. 2023;4:1–8.
MLA
Yayıntaş, Özlem, et al. “Investigation of DNA Affinity Levels of Pesticides: Docking Analysis Results”. Troia Medical Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Jan. 2023, pp. 1-8, doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1137673.
Vancouver
1.Özlem Yayıntaş, Merve Aras, Sibel Oymak Yalçın. Investigation of DNA affinity levels of pesticides: docking analysis results. Troia Med J. 2023 Jan. 1;4(1):1-8. doi:10.55665/troiamedj.1137673