The Scavenging of DPPH, Galvinoxyl and ABTS Radicals by Imine Analogs of Resveratrol

Peter Kotora, Frantisek Sersen, Juraj Filo, Dusan Loos, Juraj Gregan, Fridrich Gregan

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Abstract

Resveratrol (3,5,41-trihydroxystilbene) is a phytoalexin produced by plants. Resveratrol is known for its anti-cancer, antiviral and antioxidant properties. We prepared imine analogs of resveratrol ((hydroxyphenyliminomethyl)phenols) and tested their antioxidant activity. All prepared resveratrol analogs were able to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), galvinoxyl radical (GOR) and 2,21-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radicals. The antioxidant activity efficiency correlated with the number and position of hydroxyl groups. The most effective antioxidants were resveratrol analogs containing three hydroxyl groups in the benzylidene part of their molecules. These results provide new insights into the relationship between the chemical structure and biological activity of resveratrol analogs.

Original languageEnglish
Article number127
Number of pages13
JournalMolecules
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2016

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 106023 Molecular biology

Keywords

  • resveratrol analogs
  • iminophenols
  • antioxidant activity
  • ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES
  • DISEASE
  • WINE
  • DERIVATIVES
  • MOLECULE
  • DESIGN
  • ACIDS
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Resveratrol analogs
  • Iminophenols

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