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  • 1Departamento de Energia e Sustentabilidade, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Rua Pedro João Pereira, 150, 88905-120, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil. tiago.frizon@ufsc.br.

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This study developed a sustainable method to synthesize novel xanthine-chalcogenide hybrids. These compounds show promising interactions with DNA, suggesting potential for biological applications.

Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Xanthine derivatives are important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
  • Chalcogenide moieties can impart unique biological properties.
  • Developing efficient synthetic routes for novel hybrid molecules is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel xanthine-chalcogenide hybrids.
  • To investigate the DNA-binding properties of these hybrids.
  • To explore their potential for biological applications.

Main Methods:

  • Copper-catalyzed C(sp2)-H chalcogenylation using diaryl dichalcogenides.
  • Spectroscopic characterization (1H- and 13C-NMR).
  • UV-visible absorption titration with calf thymus DNA and molecular docking simulations.

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  • Efficient synthesis of selenium- and sulfur-containing xanthine derivatives under mild conditions.
  • Confirmation of structures via NMR spectroscopy.
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  • A sustainable synthetic approach for xanthine-chalcogenide hybrids was established.
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