Enhanced anti-influenza A virus activity of (−)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate fatty acid monoester derivatives: Effect of alkyl chain length

A series of fatty acid monoester derivatives of (−)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) were prepared by one-pot lipase-catalyzed transesterification. The introduction of long alkyl chains enhanced anti-influenza A/PR8/34 (H1N1) virus activity 24-fold relative to native EGCG.

A series of fatty acid monoester derivatives of (−)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) were prepared by one-pot lipase-catalyzed transesterification. The introduction of long alkyl chains enhanced anti-influenza A/PR8/34 (H1N1) virus activity up to 24-fold relative to native EGCG.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide