Structure-activity relationships of bergenin derivatives effect on α-glucosidase inhibition

Abstract

The α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of bergenin derivatives were evaluated. Bergenin derivatives were synthesized from bergenin which is a characteristic compound of B. ligulata. A new bergenin derivative, 11-O-(3′,4′-dimethoxybenzoyl)-bergenin showed the highest potent inhibitory activity among those of bergenin derivatives. The presence of substituents at 3′,4′-position in bergenin derivatives altered the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. 11-O-(3′,4′-dimethoxybenzoyl)-bergenin was noncompetitive inhibitor for α-glucosidase. The present study reveals that bergenin derivatives could be classified as a new group of α-glucosidase inhibitors.