Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies of 2,5-substituted-1,4-benzoquinone as novel urease inhibitors

A series of 2,5-substituted-1,4-benzoquinone (1–6) were prepared and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, 1H and 13C NMR spectra, and single crystal X-ray determination. The urease inhibitory activities of the compounds against H. pylori urease were studied. Among the compounds, 2,5-bis(2-morpholin-4-ylethylamino)-[1,4]benzoquinone (2) shows the most effective activity with IC50 value of 27.30 ± 2.17 μM. Docking simulation was performed to insert compound 2 into the crystal structure of H. pylori urease at the active site to determine the probable binding mode. As a result, compound 2 may be used as a potential urease inhibitor.

A series of 2,5-substituted-1,4-benzoquinone were prepared. The urease inhibitory activities and the molecular docking studies of the compounds against Helicobacter pylori urease were carried out. Three compounds bearing effective activities.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide