Author(s):
Hrutuja Wagh, Vishal Girbane, Riya Sakore, Prashanti Matte
Email(s):
hrutuja3196@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00613
Address:
Hrutuja Wagh*, Vishal Girbane, Riya Sakore, Prashanti Matte
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth’s Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pune, India 411037.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 9,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This Research assesses and contrasts the antiinflammatory efffect of natural derivatives from Boswellia serrata tree with the synthetic medication Zileuton, concentrating on their ADMET Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology profiles. Boswellia serrata, acclaimed for its medicinal potential, contains substances such as Acetyl-11-Keto-Boswellic Acid (AKBA), ß-Boswellic Acid (BBA) , Acetyl-ß-Boswellic Acid (ABBA), and 11-Keto-ß-Boswellic Acid (KBBA). Specifically, AKBA displays a high docking affinity of -6.581Kcal/mol, underscoring its effectiveness in inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, a crucial enzyme involved in inflammation. Although its bioavailability is lower compared to other Boswellic acids, it demonstrates notable drug-like characteristics and hydrophobic properties. In comparism, KBBA achieves the highest docking value of -6.810Kcal/mol, reflecting superior binding potential and effective anti-inflammatory activity. Zileuton, while effective in inhibiting leukotriene synthesis and showing good gastrointestinal absorption, has the highest docking affinity of -7.510Kcal/mol. Nonetheless, it is linked with higher toxicity risks, including potential liver damage and carcinogenicity. In summary, AKBA is highlighted as the most potent natural anti-inflammatory compound with favorable ADMET properties, whereas Zileuton, despite its therapeutic advantages, presents significant safety concerns.
Cite this article:
Hrutuja Wagh, Vishal Girbane, Riya Sakore, Prashanti Matte. Molecular Characterization and Pharmacokinetic Differentiation of Boswellia serrata Derivatives and Zileuton. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(9):4269-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00613
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Hrutuja Wagh, Vishal Girbane, Riya Sakore, Prashanti Matte. Molecular Characterization and Pharmacokinetic Differentiation of Boswellia serrata Derivatives and Zileuton. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(9):4269-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00613 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-9-33
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