*Result*: Insect-derived Compounds as Novel Source for Drug Discovery: A Systematic Review and Critical In Silico Analysis.

Title:
Insect-derived Compounds as Novel Source for Drug Discovery: A Systematic Review and Critical In Silico Analysis.
Authors:
Adipo M; International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya.; Department of Physical Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya., Mudalungu CM; International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya.; Department of Chemistry and Material Science, The Technical University of Kenya (TUK), Nairobi, Kenya., Santos CBR; Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity-Network BIONORTE, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.; Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil., Kimani NM; Department of Physical Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya., Tanga CM; International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya.
Source:
Chemistry & biodiversity [Chem Biodivers] 2026 Feb; Vol. 23 (2), pp. e02495. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Dec 12.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Systematic Review; Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101197449 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1612-1880 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 16121872 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Chem Biodivers Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Zürich, Switzerland : Hoboken, NJ : Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta ; Distributed in the USA by Wiley, c2004-
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Grant Information:
LS/2020/154 Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR); 2021 FOD 030 Rockefeller Foundation; 101060762 Horizon Europe; 101136739 Horizon Europe; Curt Bergfors Foundation Food Planet Prize Award; RAF-3058 KEN-18/0005 Section for research, innovation, and higher education; Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA); Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC); Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD); German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: ADMET properties; FDA; drug‐likeness; insects; microbiota; natural products; pharmacokinetics
Substance Nomenclature:
0 (Biological Products)
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251212 Date Completed: 20260131 Latest Revision: 20260131
Update Code:
20260201
DOI:
10.1002/cbdv.202502495
PMID:
41387353
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*Natural products are remarkable sources of drug candidates due to their structural and bioactivity diversity. However, insects as an enriched global species richness remain relatively under-explored. This study evaluated the therapeutic potential of compounds derived from insects and insect-associated microbiota through a cheminformatics approach. A systematic review following PRISMA protocol was done, with literature search from three electronic databases. In silico evaluation was done to predict pharmacokinetic properties and other medicinal chemistry parameters of these compounds. A total of 357 compounds were grouped into diverse classes representing alkaloids (23.8%), polyketides (12.9%), benzenoids (11.5%), peptides (7.3%), terpenoids (5.3%), coumarins (5%), flavonoids (4.5%), quinones (3.6%), fatty acids (3.4%), and others (16.2%). Their biological activities encompassed antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects. Toxicity profiles were favorable, with only a small percentage showing mutagenic (19%), tumorigenic (9%), reproductive (13%), or irritant (16%) properties. In addition, out of the 167 compounds subjected to toxicity prediction, 58 exhibited no toxic effect. The compounds also demonstrated favorable oral bioavailability and a high gastrointestinal absorption rate of about 71%. Principal component analysis revealed significant similarity in physicochemical properties with FDA-approved drugs. In general, the compounds present a strong potential for development into orally administered drugs.
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