[Interaction between quercetin and DNA]
1Department of Marine Life, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China.
Abstract:
Studies on the interaction between small organic molecules and DNA are important means to explore drug mechanism and new drugs. Quercetin is a polyhydroxy flavone compound with activities such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, hypoglycemic and anti-hypertensive, immunomodulation and cardiovascular protection. Experimental studies aim at confirming if an interaction exists between quercetin and DNA, and determining the type of interaction. The interaction between quercetin and herring DNA can be detected by fluorescence spectrometry and resonance scattering fluorescence spectrometry analysis. The mode of the interaction between quercetin and herring DNA can be detected by UV-Vis spectrophotometry and fluorescence polarization analysis. This review helps understand the in vitro interaction between quercetin and DNA, and assist the development of drugs for corresponding diseases.
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