Novel curcumin derivative with enhanced antioxidant properties

Abstract

A structural modification of curcumin designed to increase its antioxidant activity is provided. The approach involves the substitution of one methoxy group (OCH3) by methyl (CH3) and the substitution of one hydroxy group (OH), at the other end of the molecule from the substituted methoxy group, with an amino group (NH2), resulting in the formation of a new structure. Based on quantum calculations, this modification may enhance the antioxidant properties of curcumin and its ability to scavenge free radicals.

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