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Hydroxyl radical reaction with melatonin molecule: a computational study.

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Journal of Pineal Research
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Theoretical calculations explored the reaction between the hydroxyl radical (HO*) and melatonin. The study identified the C2 carbon as the most likely site for HO* radical attack on melatonin, suggesting easy reaction pathways.

Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Free radical reactions

Background:

  • Melatonin is a crucial biomolecule involved in various physiological processes.
  • Understanding melatonin's interaction with reactive species like the hydroxyl radical (HO*) is vital for elucidating its biological functions and degradation pathways.
  • The hydroxyl radical (HO*) is a highly reactive oxygen species implicated in oxidative stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the theoretical reaction pathways of the hydroxyl radical (HO*) with the melatonin molecule.
  • To identify the preferred sites of HO* radical addition to melatonin.
  • To determine the activation energies and predict the reactivity and selectivity of these reactions.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were employed to model the reaction.

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  • Potential reaction pathways involving attack at different carbon atoms (C2, C3, C4, C6, C7) of melatonin were explored.
  • Activation energies for the formation of various radical adducts were computed.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple reaction pathways for HO* radical addition to melatonin were identified.
    • Low activation energies were calculated for all studied adducts, indicating facile reaction kinetics.
    • The C2 carbon atom was predicted as the most favorable site for HO* radical attack, while C3 was the least favorable.

    Conclusions:

    • The reaction between HO* radicals and melatonin is predicted to occur readily due to low activation energies.
    • The addition of HO* radicals to melatonin exhibits low selectivity, with a preference for the C2 position.
    • These findings provide insights into the initial steps of melatonin oxidation and its susceptibility to radical damage.