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In silico characterization of the novel SDR42E1 as a potential vitamin D modulator

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submitted on 2024-07-23, 12:14 and posted on 2024-07-23, 12:36 authored by Nagham Nafiz Hendi, Georges Nemer

The short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) superfamily encompasses enzymes that play essential roles in the metabolism of steroid hormones and lipids. Despite an enigmatic function, recent genetic studies have linked the novel SDR 42 extended-1 (SDR42E1) gene to 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. This study investigated the potential SDR42E1 functions and interactions with vitamin D using bioinformatics and molecular docking studies. Phylogenetic analysis unveiled that the nucleotide sequences of human SDR42E1 exhibit high evolutionary conservation across nematodes and fruit flies. Molecular docking analysis identified strong binding affinities between SDR42E1 and its orthologs with vitamin D3 and essential precursors, 8-dehydrocholesterol, followed by 7-dehydrocholesterol and 25-hydroxyvitamin D. The hydrophobic interactions observed between the protein residues and vitamin D compounds supported the predicted transmembrane localization of SDR42E1. Our investigation provides valuable insights into the potential role of SDR42E1 in skin vitamin D biosynthesis throughout species. This provides the foundation for future research and development of targeted therapies for vitamin D deficiency and related health conditions.

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Published in: The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
See article on publisher's website: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106447

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Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.

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  • English

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Elsevier

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  • 2024

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  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University
  • College of Health and Life Sciences - HBKU

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