Molecular docking of lectins as a biosorbent for removal of textile dyes from wastewater media

Abstract

Molecular docking of lectins as biosorbents for textile dye removal from wastewater media is a topic of great significance in the fields of environmental and health science. Textile dyes are highly toxic and persistent, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Therefore, finding an effective and sustainable method for their removal is crucial. Lectins, which are proteins found in plants and animals, have been extensively studied for their ability to bind with specific sugar molecules. This unique property makes them potential candidates for biosorption applications. Molecular docking techniques allow scientists to study the interaction between lectins and textile dyes at the molecular level, providing valuable insights into their binding affinity and efficiency. By understanding the molecular interactions between lectins and textile dyes, researchers can design more efficient biosorbents that can selectively remove these harmful compounds from wastewater media. In addition, molecular docking studies can help optimize the conditions under which this process occurs, such as pH levels or temperature.Three textile dyes were docked on the lectins of Cupressus sempervirensto evaluate the binding affinity of these drugs.