Molecular docking analysis of shatavarins with female hormonal receptors

Abstract

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) has been used for female health problems since ancient times and is useful for treating various female reproductive problems including menopausal problems, hormonal imbalance, lactation, menstrual issues, and others. Shatavarins, the primary phytoconstituents of Shatavari, have high molecular weights and may interact with hormone receptors. We have conducted a molecular docking analysis for different Shatavarins such as Shatavarin I, Shatavarin IV, Shatavarin VI, Shatavarin VII, Shatavarin VIII, Shatavarin IX, and Shatavarin X with different hormonal receptors such as estrogen alpha, beta, and gamma receptor, progesterone receptor, FSH, and LH receptors. The best docking conformations with the highest docking scores, specific interactions and bond formations, and the most important residues of the receptors were identified and reported. The study was successful in providing an initial comparative insight into the binding efficiencies of the Shatavarins for different female hormonal receptors.