Computer prediction of toxicity of new S-alkyl derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole
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https://doi.org/10.14739/2409-2932.2024.3.312927Keywords:
1,2,4-triazole, QSAR, toxicity, predictionAbstract
1,2,4-Triazole derivatives are of researchers’ significant interest due to their diverse biological properties, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. The integration of a 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl fragment into the triazole structure can significantly enhance these activities. However, the evaluation of the toxicity of such compounds remains a critically important aspect for their practical application. To reduce the time and cost of experimental studies, QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship) methods are actively used, allowing the prediction of toxicity based on the molecular structure of compounds.
Aim of the study. To assess the toxicity of new S-derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazol-3-thiols using the QSAR method, specifically to predict acute toxicity parameters (LD50), and to determine the influence of different (length) radicals on the toxicity of these compounds.
Materials and methods. The objects of the virtual study were derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-4-ethyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-thiols. They were evaluated at the Department of Toxicological and Inorganic Chemistry of the Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University. The toxicity assessment was conducted using the nearest neighbor method via the Toxicity Estimation Software Tool (TEST). The prediction of the lethal dose (LD50) for rats was based on the structural similarity of the studied compounds with known substances, for which experimental toxicity data are available.
Results. The conducted QSAR analysis demonstrated that structural changes in S-derivatives of 5-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-4-ethyl-1,2,4-triazol-3-thiols significantly affect the predicted toxicity. The primary factor influencing the changes in LD50 values is the variation of radicals at the 5th position of the triazole ring.
Conclusions. The results of the study showed, that the toxicity of new S-alkyl derivatives of triazol-3-thiols depends on the type of alkyl substituent. Compounds with propyl to heptyl fragments exhibit increased toxicity, while derivatives with thiol, octyl, nonyl, and decyl residues are characterized by lower toxicity.
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