Arctigenin derivatives improve exercise performance in mice: synthesis and biological evaluation.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem
; 87(8): 819-824, 2023 Jul 24.
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ABSTRACT
Arctigenin (ARG) has potent antifatigue activity, but its clinical application has been restricted for its poor water solubility. In this study, seven ARG derivatives containing different amino acids coupled via an ethoxy linker were synthesized, and tested for their solubility, as well as activities to improve exercise performance in mice. All of the derivatives showed improved solubility compared to that of ARG. Derivative Z-A-6 exhibited the highest activity, showing that the mice ran a 4.88-fold greater distance in the running wheel test and swam a 2.86-fold greater time in the swimming test than those in the blank control group. Z-A-6 treatment increased the plasma superoxide dismutase and catalase concentrations as well as reduced lactic acid and blood urea nitrogen accumulation during exercise. Z-A-6 treatment enhanced the phosphorylation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, and no acute toxicity was observed. The results will contribute to the development of potential antifatigue agents.
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Biosci Biotechnol Biochem
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BIOQUIMICA
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BIOTECNOLOGIA
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2023
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China