Carmen Regina de Souza

Carmen Regina de Souza


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 July 2025 in Biophysica
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CSCarmen Regina de Souza
Carmen Regina de Souza
MYMauricio Ikeda Yoguim
Mauricio Ikeda Yoguim
NPNathalia Mariana Pavan
Nathalia Mariana Pavan
NMNelson H. Morgon
Nelson H. Morgon
VXValdecir Ximenes
Valdecir Ximenes
ASAguinaldo Robinson de Souza
Aguinaldo Robinson de Souza
Coumarins are known for interacting with proteins and exhibiting diverse biological activities. This study investigates the interaction between coumarin-343 (C343) and human (HSA) and bovine (BSA) serum albumins. Fluorescence spectroscopy and theoretical simulations, including density functional theory (DFT) and molecular docking, were used to analyze the ligand–protein complex formation. The fluorescence quenching data revealed that C343 binds to both proteins, with binding constants of 2.1 × 105 mol·L−1 (HSA) and 6.5 × 105 mol·L−1 (BSA), following a 1:1 stoichiometry. Binding site markers identified drug site I (DS1), located in subdomain IIA, as the preferential binding region for both proteins. Computational results supported these findings, showing high affinity for DS1, with binding energies of −69.02 kcal·mol−1 (HSA) and −67.22 kcal·mol−1 (BSA). While complex formation was confirmed for both proteins, differences emerged in the induced circular dichroism (ICD) signals. HSA displayed a distinct ICD profile compared to BSA in both intensity and absorption maximum. Molecular Docking revealed that the C343 conformation differed between HSA and BSA, explaining the variation in ICD signals. These results highlight the importance of protein structure in modulating ligand interactions and spectral responses.