Synthesis of 2,4-dihydroxychalcone derivatives as potential antidepressant effect.

L-P Guan, D-H Zhao, Y Chang, Z-S Wen, L-M Tang, F-F Huang

Food and Pharmacy College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhejiang, Zhoushan, China.

Drug research 2013 Jan

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In this study, twelve 2,4-dihydroxychalcone derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for antidepressant activities using the forced swimming test (FST). The pharmacological test showed that 6 compounds significantly reduced the immobility times in the FST at a dose of 10 mg/kg, indicative of antidepressant activity. Among the derivatives, compounds designated 3d and 3 h exhibited the best antidepressant activity, with reduced immobility time by 32.05% and 34.33%, respectively. In the 5-hydroxytryptophan-induced head-twitch test and yohimbine-induced mortality test, compounds 3d and 3 h increased head-twitch and increased the mortality rate. The mechanisms of the antidepressant effects of compounds 3d and 3 h may be related with the 5-HTP and NE nervous system. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.

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L-P Guan, D-H Zhao, Y Chang, Z-S Wen, L-M Tang, F-F Huang. Synthesis of 2,4-dihydroxychalcone derivatives as potential antidepressant effect. Drug research. 2013 Jan;63(1):46-51