Dr. Erman Salih Istifli’s postdoctoral studies include the discovery of candidate phytochemicals in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2, DNA–ligand interactions, and the discovery of plant-based natural inhibitors against certain enzymes (AChE, BChE, alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, and tyrosinase) that are important regulators of human health. He has been the scientific editor of the International Journal of Plant Based Pharmaceuticals since 2021.
Molecular docking is a widely used bioinformatics method in biology, medicine, and biochemistry. This method, which can model interactions between different receptors and their various ligands at the molecular level, can represent intermolecular interactions at an unprecedented resolution that may not be achieved by classical experimental approaches. This book describes different aspects of this method that can reveal the intermolecular biochemical and biophysical interactions and the affinities of partner molecules to each other. It is designed for academics, students, and professionals interested in this technique.
Go to the bookCell division is a phenomenon that is encountered in all cells in nature. While normal cell division results in proliferation in single-celled organisms, and development and repair in multicellular organisms, aberrant and untimely cell division results in tumor formation. Therefore, the understanding of the cell division is hidden in identifying the details of the molecular mechanisms that govern cellular division at the exact time and under right conditions. Sometimes these molecular mechanisms are distorted by both intrinsic and extracellular factors, and the division process halts or deviates to an abnormal pathway. At this point, it is essential that the abnormal cells are removed from the tissue by an appropriate mechanism. In this context, in this review, general and specific information about cell division and its molecular control mechanisms were discussed, and different types of cell death mechanisms were mentioned accordingly. In addition, chemical, biological, and physical cytotoxic agents that negatively affect cell division and their mechanisms of action are explained. Finally, a brief review of the principles of different cytotoxicity (cell viability and proliferation) test systems has been performed to provide a source of information for investigators who study cell viability, proliferation, or different types of cellular death pathways.
Part of the book: Cytotoxicity