The inquiry of possible new candidates of inhibitors for Type IV pili of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using Molecular Docking analysis

There are several complications in women associated with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, such as infertility, cervicitis, ectopic pregnancy, and urethritis, which is a common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. One of the main virulence factors of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is type IV pili, which is responsible for the adhesion, mobility, and pathogenesis of this bacterium. The rising prevalence of multi-drug resistant Neisseria strains necessitates the exploration of alternative strategies, such as inhibiting this virulence factor and the bacterium's ability to adhere to host cells. This approach presents a promising avenue for the prevention of diseases associated with this pathogen. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to identify the most potent inhibitory ligand for the pili as a potential drug candidate through molecular docking analysis.

کلیدواژه ها:

molecular docking ، Neisseria gonorrhoeae ، Type IV pilin ، ADME