Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies

Faika Başoğlu; Meltem Uçar

Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies

Abstract

Turkish propolis has gained significant attention in the medical field due to its diverse biological activities, which are influenced by geographical origin and plant sources. This study aimed to explore the anticancer activity and active mechanism of Turkish propolis collected from the Trabzon region against HL-60 myeloid cancer cells. Computational calculations using the Schrödinger 2021-4 small molecule drug discovery suite were performed, and the three-dimensional structure of caspase-3 (PDB ID: 2C1E) and procaspase-3 (PDB ID: 4JQY) were obtained from the Protein Data Bank. Molecular docking simulations were conducted to investigate the binding pose of the propolis' active ingredients within the caspase-3 binding site and also allosteric site of procaspase-3. The identified binding sites were utilized, and the natural compounds present in the propolis extract, including quercetin, caffeic acid, campherol, galangin, naringenin, and chrysin, were prepared using the LigPrep module. The docking results revealed significant interactions of the active ingredients with amino acid residues in the caspase-3 binding site, highlighting the potential role of ARG207, GLN161, GLY122, and HIE122 in modulating caspase-3 activity. Additionally, in the site-3 binding region, quercetin, kaempferol, and galangin exhibited specific interactions with CYS170 and LYS260. Furtheremore all polyphenolic compouds make several interactions with crucial amino acid residues, especially ARG164 and TYR197 in allosteric site of procaspase-3. These findings provide valuable insights into the active mechanism of Turkish propolis against HL-60 myeloid cancer cells through its interactions with caspase-3 and procaspase-3. Further experimental validation is required to confirm the functional significance of these interactions and their potential as effective anticancer agents. This study contributes to the understanding of Turkish propolis' anticancer potential and supports its potential use as a therapeutic agent against HL-60 myeloid cancer cells.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Faika Başoğlu ^*
0000-0002-4890-3124
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti

Meltem Uçar
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti

Publication Date

June 28, 2025

Submission Date

July 19, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 22, 2023

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Year 2023 Volume: 27 Number: 5

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APA

Başoğlu, F., & Uçar, M. (2025). Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 27(5), 2163-2170. https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ

AMA

1.Başoğlu F, Uçar M. Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27(5):2163-2170. https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ

Chicago

Başoğlu, Faika, and Meltem Uçar. 2025. “Exploring the Anticancer Activity and Active Mechanism of Turkish Propolis Against Hl-60 Myeloid Cancer Cells: Insights from Molecular Docking Studies”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 (5): 2163-70. https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ.

EndNote

Başoğlu F, Uçar M (July 1, 2025) Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 5 2163–2170.

IEEE

[1]F. Başoğlu and M. Uçar, “Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 2163–2170, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ

ISNAD

Başoğlu, Faika - Uçar, Meltem. “Exploring the Anticancer Activity and Active Mechanism of Turkish Propolis Against Hl-60 Myeloid Cancer Cells: Insights from Molecular Docking Studies”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27/5 (July 1, 2025): 2163-2170. https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ.

JAMA

1.Başoğlu F, Uçar M. Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27:2163–2170.

MLA

Başoğlu, Faika, and Meltem Uçar. “Exploring the Anticancer Activity and Active Mechanism of Turkish Propolis Against Hl-60 Myeloid Cancer Cells: Insights from Molecular Docking Studies”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 27, no. 5, July 2025, pp. 2163-70, https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ.

Vancouver

1.Faika Başoğlu, Meltem Uçar. Exploring the anticancer activity and active mechanism of turkish propolis against hl-60 myeloid cancer cells: insights from molecular docking studies. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;27(5):2163-70. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA65PD38WJ