- Flavonoid-based inhibitors of the Phi-class glutathione transferase from black-grass to combat multiple herbicide resistance
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The evolution and growth of multiple-herbicide resistance (MHR) in grass weeds continues to threaten global cereal production. While various processes can contribute to resistance, earlier work has identified the phi class glutathione-S-transferase (AmGSTF1) as a functional biomarker of MHR in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides). This study provides further insights into the role of AmGSTF1 in MHR using a combination of chemical and structural biology. Crystal structures of wild-type AmGSTF1, together with two specifically designed variants that allowed the co-crystal structure determination with glutathione and a glutathione adduct of the AmGSTF1 inhibitor 4-chloro-7-nitro-benzofurazan (NBD-Cl) were obtained. These studies demonstrated that the inhibitory activity of NBD-Cl was associated with the occlusion of the active site and the impediment of substrate binding. A search for other selective inhibitors of AmGSTF1, using ligand-fishing experiments, identified a number of flavonoids as potential ligands. Subsequent experiments using black-grass extracts discovered a specific flavonoid as a natural ligand of the recombinant enzyme. A series of related synthetic flavonoids was prepared and their binding to AmGSTF1 was investigated showing a high affinity for derivatives bearing a O-5-decyl-α-carboxylate. Molecular modelling based on high-resolution crystal structures allowed a binding pose to be defined which explained flavonoid binding specificity. Crucially, high binding affinity was linked to a reversal of the herbicide resistance phenotype in MHR black-grass. Collectively, these results present a nature-inspired new lead for the development of herbicide synergists to counteract MHR in weeds. This journal is
- Brazier-Hicks, Melissa,Coxon, Christopher R.,Cummins, Ian,Edwards, Robert,Eno, Rebecca F. M.,Freitag-Pohl, Stefanie,Hughes, David J.,Mitchell, Glynn,Moore, Jenny,Onkokesung, Nawaporn,Pohl, Ehmke,Schwarz, Maria,Steel, Patrick G.,Straker, Hannah E.,Wortley, David J.
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p. 9211 - 9222
(2021/11/16)
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- PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DIABETES COMPLICATIONS COMPRISING NOVEL CHRYSIN DERIVATIVE COMPOUND AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
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Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes complications containing a novel chrysin derivative compound as an active ingredient, and more specifically, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes complications containing, as an active ingredient, a novel chrysin derivative compound that is capable of preventing or treating diabetes complications due to the ability thereof to inhibit the formation of an advanced glycation end-product (AGE).
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(2020/12/16)
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- Anti-glycation, carbonyl trapping and anti-inflammatory activities of chrysin derivatives
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The aim of this study was searching anti-glycation, carbonyl trapping and anti-inflammatory activities of chrysin derivatives. The inhibitory effect of chrysin on advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) was investigated by trapping methylglyoxal (MGO), and MGO-conjugated adducts of chrysin were analyzed using LC-MS/MS. The mono- or di-MGO-conjugated adducts of chrysin were present at 63.86 and 29.69% upon 48 h of incubation at a chrysin:MGO ratio of 1:10. The MGO adducted positions on chrysin were at carbon 6 or 6 & 8 in the A ring by classic aldol condensation. To provide applicable knowledge for developing chrysin derivatives as AGE inhibitors, we synthesized several O-alkyl or ester derivatives of chrysin and compared their AGE formation inhibitory, anti-inflammatory, and water solubility characteristics. The results showed that 5,7-di-O-acetylchrysin possessed higher AGE inhibitory and water solubility qualities than original chrysin, and retained the anti-inflammation activity. These results suggested that 5,7-di-O-acetylchrysin could be a potent functional food ingredient as an AGE inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agent, and promotes the development of the use of chrysin in functional foods.
- Hwang, Seung Hwan,Kim, Hyun Yong,Zuo, Guanglei,Wang, Zhiqiang,Lee, Jae-Yong,Lim, Soon Sung
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- Synthesis and antitumor activity evaluation of chrysin derivatives
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A series of 5,7-disubstituted chrysin, 7-monosubstituted chrysin, 5-monosubstituted chrysin derivatives were synthesized by alkylation, acetylation, benzoylation, carboxymethylation, and evaluated on their antitumor activity of H22 cells in the search for potential antitumor agents. Among them, compound 3 (5,7-diacetyl chrysin) displayed the most potent antitumor activity with IC50 value of 141 μM. Moreover, there is significant up-regulation of G2 in cell cycle of H22.
- Zhu, Zhen-Yuan,Wang, Wan-Xiao,Wang, Zhen-Qian,Chen, Li-Jing,Zhang, Jing-Yi,Liu, Xiao-Cui,Wu, Shao-Ping,Zhang, Yong-Min
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p. 297 - 300
(2014/03/21)
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- Synthesis and anticancer effect of chrysin derivatives
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A series of chrysin derivatives, prepared by alkylation, halogenation, nitration, methylation, acetylation and trifluoromethylation, were tested in vitro against human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line (SGC-7901) and colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT-29) cells. Among these derivatives of chrysin, 5,7-dimethoxy-8-iodochrysin 3 and 8-bromo-5-hydroxy-7-methoxychrysin 11 have the strongest activities against SGC-7901 and HT-29 cells, respectively. 5,7-Dihydroxy-8-nitrochrysin 12 were found to have strong activities against both SGC-7901 and HT-29 cells.
- Zheng, Xing,Meng, Wei-Dong,Xu, Yang-Yan,Cao, Jian-Guo,Qing, Feng-Ling
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p. 881 - 884
(2007/10/03)
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