Integrated Computational Investigation of Cannabis sativa Phytoconstituents as Putative Multi-Target Inhibitors in Skin Cancer: A Molecular Docking, Dynamics, and ADMET Profiling Study

<b>Background</b>: Skin cancer progression is driven by the dysregulation of key oncogenic signaling pathways, including EGFR, BRAF V600E, and TGF-β, which collectively promote tumor proliferation, invasion, and metastatic progression. Targeting these pathways using multitarget natural modulators represents a promising therapeutic strategy. <b>Methods</b>: In this study, forty-nine phytoconstituents from <i>Cannabis sativa</i> were evaluated using an integrated computational approach to explore their inhibitory potential against EGFR, BRAF V600E, and the TGF-β receptor. Molecular docking was performed to assess binding affinities and interaction profiles, followed by ADMET analysis to evaluate pharmacokinetic and safety properties. The top-ranked compounds were further investigated using 200 ns molecular dynamics simulations and MM-GBSA binding free energy calculations to assess the stability and strength of protein-ligand interactions. <b>Results</b>: Several phytoconstituents exhibited strong binding affinities toward the target proteins, formed stable interactions with key active-site residues, and demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetic profiles with acceptable safety characteristics. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the structural stability of the selected protein-ligand complexes, while MM-GBSA analysis supported their favorable binding energetics. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that <i>Cannabis sativa</i> phytoconstituents may represent a promising source of multitarget modulators capable of attenuating EGFR, BRAF V600E, and TGF-β driven oncogenic signaling in skin cancer. This study provides a mechanistic framework that supports further in vitro validation and the development of cannabis-derived therapeutic candidates for targeted skin cancer management.

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Pharmaceuticals
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2026-02-13
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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Integrated Computational Investigation of Cannabis sativa Phytoconstituents as Putative Multi-Target Inhibitors in Skin Cancer: A Molecular Docking, Dynamics, and ADMET Profiling Study

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Integrated Computational Investigation of Cannabis sativa Phytoconstituents as Putative Multi-Target Inhibitors in Skin Cancer: A Molecular Docking, Dynamics, and ADMET Profiling Study

Abdelouahid Samadi, Lamiae El Bouamri, Imane Yamar, Ibtissam Lakrim, Mohammed Bouachrine, Samir Chtita, Salma Laaouina, Hassan Nour
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<b>Background</b>: Skin cancer progression is driven by the dysregulation of key oncogenic signaling pathways, including EGFR, BRAF V600E, and TGF-β, which collectively promote tumor proliferation, invasion, and metastatic progression. Targeting these pathways using multitarget natural modulators represents a promising therapeutic strategy. <b>Methods</b>: In this study, forty-nine phytoconstituents from <i>Cannabis sativa</i> were evaluated using an integrated computational approach to explore their inhibitory potential against EGFR, BRAF V600E, and the TGF-β receptor. Molecular docking was performed to assess binding affinities and interaction profiles, followed by ADMET analysis to evaluate pharmacokinetic and safety properties. The top-ranked compounds were further investigated using 200 ns molecular dynamics simulations and MM-GBSA binding free energy calculations to assess the stability and strength of protein-ligand interactions. <b>Results</b>: Several phytoconstituents exhibited strong binding affinities toward the target proteins, formed stable interactions with key active-site residues, and demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetic profiles with acceptable safety characteristics. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the structural stability of the selected protein-ligand complexes, while MM-GBSA analysis supported their favorable binding energetics. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that <i>Cannabis sativa</i> phytoconstituents may represent a promising source of multitarget modulators capable of attenuating EGFR, BRAF V600E, and TGF-β driven oncogenic signaling in skin cancer. This study provides a mechanistic framework that supports further in vitro validation and the development of cannabis-derived therapeutic candidates for targeted skin cancer management.

PharmaceuticalsVol. 19(2)
United Arab Emirates University (AE), Université Moulay Ismail de Meknes (MA), University of Hassan II Casablanca (MA)
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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