QSAR prediction of toxicity for a new 1,2,4-triazole derivatives with 2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl fragment
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https://doi.org/10.14739/2409-2932.2024.3.312041Keywords:
1,2,4-triazole, QSAR, toxicity, predictionAbstract
New derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole are promising research targets due to their unique biological properties, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antitumor, and antioxidant activities. The introduction of the 2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl fragment into the triazole structure potentially enhances these properties. However, the issue of toxicity for such compounds remains a critical factor for their further application. To reduce experimental costs and time, QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship) methods are widely applied, allowing to predict compounds toxicity based on their molecular structure.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of new derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols, their acids, and esters using the QSAR method to predict parameters of acute toxicity (LD50) and to assess the influence of various radicals on the toxicity of the compounds.
Materials and methods. The objects of this study were derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols, synthesized at the Department of Toxicological and Inorganic Chemistry of Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University. The nearest neighbor method was used for toxicity evaluation, applying the Toxicity Estimation Software Tool (TEST). The prediction of rats lethal dose (LD50) was based on the structural similarity of the studied compounds with known substances that have experimental toxicity data.
Results. The QSAR analysis revealed that structural modifications in the derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols significantly influence their toxicity. Specifically, increasing the size of the radicals, especially through the introduction of aromatic fragments, contributed to the enhanced safety of the compounds, as evidenced by the increase in LD50 values. The highest LD50 values were observed for compounds containing phenyl radicals.
Conclusions. The results of this study indicate the feasibility of using QSAR models to predict the toxicity of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives containing a 2-bromo-5-methoxyphenyl fragment. The observed trend of increasing safety with the introduction of larger aromatic radicals can be used for the rational design of new compounds with improved toxicological properties.
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