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May 12, 2025
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Comprehensive insights into carbonic anhydrase inhibition: A triad of In vitro, In silico, and In vivo perspectives

Publicated to: Enzyme And Microbial Technology. 189 110657- - 2025-09-01 189(), DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2025.110657

Authors:

Allam, Ahmed A; Rudayni, Hassan A; Ahmed, Noha A; Aba Alkhayl, Faris F; Lamsabhi, Al Mokhtar; Kamel, Emadeldin M
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Affiliations

Beni Suef Univ, Fac Sci, Chem Dept, Bani Suwayf 62514, Egypt - Author
Beni Suef Univ, Fac Sci, Zool Dept, Physiol Div, POB 62521, Bani Suwayf, Egypt - Author
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic Univ IMSIU, Coll Sci, Dept Biol, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia - Author
Qassim Univ, Coll Appl Med Sci, Dept Med Labs, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Fac Ciencias, Dept Quim, Modulo 13, Madrid 28049, Spain - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Inst Adv Res Chem Sci IAdChem, Fac Ciencias, Modulo 13, Madrid 28049, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are zinc-dependent metalloenzymes essential for sustaining physiological balance by facilitating the reversible conversion of carbon dioxide to its hydrated form. Their biological significance, coupled with their involvement in a wide array of pathological conditions, makes them attractive targets for therapeutic intervention. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of carbonic anhydrase inhibition through an integrated triad of in vitro, In silico, and In vivo perspectives. In vitro studies provide critical insights into the mechanisms of enzyme inhibition, enabling the identification and optimization of potent inhibitors while elucidating their structure-activity relationships. In silico methodologies, including docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, virtual screening, ADMET, and QSAR analyses, have emerged as invaluable tools in rational drug design, streamlining the discovery and development of isoform-specific inhibitors. Complementing these efforts, In vivo investigations validate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic efficacy of CA inhibitors (CAIs) in disease models, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications. The therapeutic relevance of CAIs extends across multiple domains, including glaucoma, epilepsy, cancer, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases. Emerging applications, such as their potential use in combating antimicrobial resistance and modulating immune responses, further underscore their versatility. However, challenges such as achieving isoform selectivity, minimizing off-target effects, and translating preclinical findings into clinical success persist. Advances in fragment-based drug design, artificial intelligence-driven discovery, and innovative experimental techniques are poised to address these limitations, paving the way for the next generation of CAIs.
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Keywords

AntibacterialCarbonic anhydrase inhibitionCoumarinsDrug designEnzyme inhibition mechanismEnzyme inhibition mechanismsGlaucomaIn silicoIsoform selectivityIsoformsIxMediated inhibitionPharmacologySulfonamidesTargeTherapeutic applications

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Enzyme And Microbial Technology due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 58/177, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría .

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-01-01:

  • WoS: 5
  • Scopus: 5
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-01-01:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 10 (PlumX).
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Egypt; Saudi Arabia.

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Awards linked to the item

This work was supported and funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) (grant number IMSIU-DDRSP2501) .
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