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This computational study used density functional theory (DFT) calculations and molecular docking simulations to investigate derivatives of rivastigmine and pyridostigmine as potential inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme. The research examined how these compounds interact with carbon nanocages at the molecular level, analyzing binding energies, structural properties, and inhibition mechanisms to identify promising candidates for enhanced drug activity.


AChE inhibitors are important therapeutic agents for treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Understanding how these drug derivatives interact with nanocarriers could lead to improved drug delivery systems and more effective treatments with enhanced bioavailability and targeted delivery.


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Source: DFT and molecular docking investigation of rivastigmine and pyridostigmine derivatives as AChE inhibitors and their interaction with carbon nanocages