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The study aims to identify plant metabolites that can inhibit the quorum sensing receptor AbaR in Acinetobacter baumannii.

January 14, 2026ChemistrySelect

Exploring North African Plant Metabolites as Potential Agents for Acinetobacter baumannii Infection Control: An In Silico Study Targeting the AbaR Receptor

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FRFestali RihabMohammed V University AHAbbou HananeMohammed V University HMHakmi MohammedMohammed V University

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In silico analysis finds potential plant-based inhibitors for controlling Acinetobacter baumannii infections, highlighting their therapeutic relevance.

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The study aims to identify plant metabolites that can inhibit the quorum sensing receptor AbaR in Acinetobacter baumannii.
Analyzed 594 A. baumannii isolates for the presence of the abaR gene.
Utilized structure-based pharmacophore modeling for virtual screening of North African plant metabolites.
Conducted molecular docking and dynamics simulations to evaluate potential inhibitors.
AbaR gene found in 88.39% of isolates, indicating its conservation as a therapeutic target.
Epoformin identified as a promising AbaR ligand that stabilizes the receptor in an inactive form.
In silico ADMET profiling suggests acceptable drug-likeness of the identified compounds.

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Rihab et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6967196bc0d1e3cfbfce8cfa https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202504087

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In silico analysis finds potential plant-based inhibitors for controlling Acinetobacter baumannii infections, highlighting their therapeutic relevance.

Exploring North African Plant Metabolites as Potential Agents for Acinetobacter baumannii Infection Control: An In Silico Study Targeting the AbaR Receptor

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Exploring North African Plant Metabolites as Potential Agents for Acinetobacter baumannii Infection Control: An In Silico Study Targeting the AbaR Receptor

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