2-Styrylchromones as inhibitors of ¿-amylase and ¿-glucosidase enzymes for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2024

Autores

Santos, CMM (Autor) Outra; Proença, C (Autor) Outra; Freitas, M (Autor) Outra; Araújo, AN (Autor) Outra; Silva, AMS (Autor) Outra; Eduarda Fernandes (Autor) FFUP

Revista

Título: Medicinal Chemistry Research

ISSN: 1054-2523

Editora: Springer Nature

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-010-1NV

DOI: 10.1007/s00044-024-03200-8

Abstract (EN): <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>¿-amylase and ¿-glucosidase are key enzymes implicated in carbohydrate digestion and their inhibition has been suggested as a powerful approach for regulating blood glucose levels. The present work describes for the first time their inhibition by a group of twelve hydroxylated 2-styrylchromones (2-SC). Our findings revealed that 2-SC display strong systematic inhibition of ¿-glucosidase rather than ¿-amylase activity. The number and position of the hydroxy groups in the chromone moiety further modulate the inhibitory profile of the studied compounds, and the derivatives bearing one catechol unit are efficient inhibitors of both enzymes. Enzyme kinetic studies indicate that all active compounds act as competitive inhibitors of ¿-amylase while most of them behave as non-competitive inhibitors of ¿-glucosidase. The results are promising and pave the way to further deciphering the potential of this class of compounds as a suitable alternative for the management of type 2 diabetes and its complications.</jats:p>

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica