Structure-activity relationship and MM2 energy minimized conformational analysis of quercetin and its derivatives in the DPPH• radical scavenging capacity

Authors

  • Gan B Bajracharya Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
  • Mohan Paudel Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
  • Rajendra K. C. Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
  • Sajan L. Shyaula Faculty of Science, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Khumaltar, Lalitpu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v17i0.25208

Keywords:

Antioxidant, 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, Flavonoid, Free radical, IC50, SAR

Abstract

Antioxidant activity of quercetin (1) and its derivatives (2-15) was evaluated by using DPPH assay and IC50 values were calculated. Dihedral angles α of C3-C2-C1’-C6’ chain and β of O1-C2-C-1’-C2’ chain between AC and B rings of these flavones were determined by using MM2 energy minimized structures. Structure-activity relationship study revealed that quercetin (1), quercetin-5-methyl ether (2), quercetin-3’-methyl ether (3) and quercetin-3’,5-dimethyl ether (4) displaying a high antioxidant activity (IC50 = 47.20-119.27 μM) possess similar dihedral angles (α 11.1-11.5º and β 6.3-6.6º). Mono- and/or di-methoxy substituent(s) at 3’ and 5 positions of the flavone are most suitable for the preservation of the antioxidant capacity while retaining conformational geometry.

BIBECHANA 17 (2020) 19-26

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Rajendra K. C., Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu

Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu

Sajan L. Shyaula, Faculty of Science, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Khumaltar, Lalitpu

Faculty of Science, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Khumaltar, Lalitpur

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Published

2020-01-01

How to Cite

Bajracharya, G. B., Paudel, M., K. C., R., & Shyaula, S. L. (2020). Structure-activity relationship and MM2 energy minimized conformational analysis of quercetin and its derivatives in the DPPH• radical scavenging capacity. BIBECHANA, 17, 20–27. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v17i0.25208

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Vol. 17 (2020)

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Research Articles

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