Basic Info

Common NameFlavone(F05618)
2D Structure
Description

Quercetin is a flavonoid that forms the "backbone" for many other flavonoids, including the citrus flavonoids rutin, hesperidin, naringin and tangeritin. In studies, quercetin is found to be the most active of the flavonoids, and many medicinal plants owe much of their activity to their high quercetin content. Quercetin has demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity because of direct inhibition of several initial processes of inflammation. For example, it inhibits both the manufacture and release of histamine and other allergic/inflammatory mediators. In addition, it exerts potent antioxidant activity and vitamin C-sparing action.

FRCD IDF05618
CAS Number525-82-6
PubChem CID10680
FormulaC15H10O2
IUPAC Name

2-phenylchromen-4-one

InChI Key

VHBFFQKBGNRLFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C15H10O2/c16-13-10-15(11-6-2-1-3-7-11)17-14-9-5-4-8-12(13)14/h1-10H

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3O2

Isomeric SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3O2

WikipediaFlavone
Synonyms
        
            FLAVONE
        
            525-82-6
        
            2-Phenylchromone
        
            2-Phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one
        
            2-Phenyl-4-chromone
        
            2-Phenyl-4-benzopyron
        
            2-Phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
        
            4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-phenyl-
        
            Asmacoril
        
            Chromocor
        
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Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassFlavonoids
SubclassFlavones
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentFlavones
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsFlavone - Chromone - Benzopyran - 1-benzopyran - Pyranone - Benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Pyran - Heteroaromatic compound - Oxacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as flavones. These are flavonoids with a structure based on the backbone of 2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one).

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight222.243
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Complexity326
Monoisotopic Mass222.068
Exact Mass222.068
XLogP3.6
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count17
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9641
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+1.0000
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.8868
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.6558
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7379
Non-inhibitor0.5145
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8370
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.5940
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8090
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.9124
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7084
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.9644
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5201
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9372
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorInhibitor0.8993
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorInhibitor0.6321
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.5396
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.8858
Non-inhibitor0.9350
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.7310
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9114
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.8150
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9953
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.7642
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.7247
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.5110
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Warning0.4507

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.4247LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.9246LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity2.8447LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity0.6694pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity1.0088pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Immunomodulatory properties of quercetin-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside from Rapaneamelanophloeos against influenza a virus.BMC Complement Altern Med2018 Jun 1529903008
Oliveria decumbens essential oil: Chemical compositions and antimicrobialactivity against the growth of some clinical and standard strains causinginfection.Microb Pathog2018 Jan29241765
Analysis of proautophagic activities of Citrus flavonoids in liver cells reveals the superiority of a natural polyphenol mixture over pure flavones.J Nutr Biochem2018 Aug29890411
Antioxidant properties and anti-quorum sensing potential of Carum copticumessential oil and phenolics against Chromobacterium violaceum.J Food Sci Technol2018 Aug30065392
Genotype-by-environment effect on bioactive compounds in strawberry (Fragaria xananassa Duch.).J Sci Food Agric2017 Sep28239870
Promotion of Glucose Uptake in C2C12 Myotubes by Cereal Flavone Tricin and ItsUnderlying Molecular Mechanism.J Agric Food Chem2017 May 1728474889
6-Hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxy-flavone suppresses the neutrophil respiratory burst via selective PDE4 inhibition to ameliorate acute lung injury.Free Radic Biol Med2017 May28263828
Complementary cereals and legumes for health: Synergistic interaction of sorghum flavones and cowpea flavonols against LPS-induced inflammation in colonic myofibroblasts.Mol Nutr Food Res2017 Jul28155259
Activation of TRPV4 by dietary apigenin antagonizes renal fibrosis indeoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt-induced hypertension.Clin Sci (Lond)2017 Apr 128143892
Total synthesis of 8-(6″-umbelliferyl)-apigenin and its analogs as anti-diabetic reagents.Eur J Med Chem2016 Oct 2127448923
Anti-oxidative assays as markers for anti-inflammatory activity of flavonoids.Int Immunopharmacol2016 Nov27598863
Low hygroscopic spray-dried powders with trans-glycosylated food additivesenhance the solubility and oral bioavailability of ipriflavone.Food Chem2016 Jan 126213075
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone reverses the depressive symptoms in mouse chronic mildstress.Neurosci Lett2016 Dec 227773794
Aqueous Extracts from Tunisian Diplotaxis: Phenol Content, Antioxidant andAnti-Acetylcholinesterase Activities, and Impact of Exposure to SimulatedGastrointestinal Fluids.Antioxidants (Basel)2016 Apr 227049399
The effects of apigenin on lipopolysaccharide-induced depressive-like behavior in mice.Neurosci Lett2015 May 625800110
Expression analysis of two P450 monooxygenase genes of the tobacco cutworm moth (Spodoptera litura) at different developmental stages and in response to plant allelochemicals.J Chem Ecol2015 Jan25547988
Insect Antifeedant Potential of Xanthohumol, Isoxanthohumol, and TheirDerivatives.J Agric Food Chem2015 Aug 526176501
Dietary apigenin reduces LPS-induced expression of miR-155 restoring immune balance during inflammation.Mol Nutr Food Res2015 Apr25641956
Metabolomic fingerprint classification of Brachychiton acerifolius organs via UPLC-qTOF-PDA-MS analysis and chemometrics.Nat Prod Res201525296242
GmFNSII-controlled soybean flavone metabolism responds to abiotic stresses andregulates plant salt tolerance.Plant Cell Physiol2014 Jan24192294

Targets

General Function:
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation reactions (e.g. caffeine 8-oxidation, omeprazole sulphoxidation, midazolam 1'-hydroxylation and midazolam 4-hydroxylation) of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Acts as a 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase. The enzyme also hydroxylates etoposide (PubMed:11159812). Catalyzes 4-beta-hydroxylation of cholesterol. May catalyze 25-hydroxylation of cholesterol in vitro (PubMed:21576599).
Gene Name:
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID:
P08684
Molecular Weight:
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Shimada T, Tanaka K, Takenaka S, Murayama N, Martin MV, Foroozesh MK, Yamazaki H, Guengerich FP, Komori M: Structure-function relationships of inhibition of human cytochromes P450 1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 2C9, and 3A4 by 33 flavonoid derivatives. Chem Res Toxicol. 2010 Dec 20;23(12):1921-35. doi: 10.1021/tx100286d. [21053930 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. Binds estrogens with an affinity similar to that of ESR1, and activates expression of reporter genes containing estrogen response elements (ERE) in an estrogen-dependent manner (PubMed:20074560). Isoform beta-cx lacks ligand binding ability and has no or only very low ere binding activity resulting in the loss of ligand-dependent transactivation ability. DNA-binding by ESR1 and ESR2 is rapidly lost at 37 degrees Celsius in the absence of ligand while in the presence of 17 beta-estradiol and 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen loss in DNA-binding at elevated temperature is more gradual.
Gene Name:
ESR2
Uniprot ID:
Q92731
Molecular Weight:
59215.765 Da
References
  1. Han DH, Denison MS, Tachibana H, Yamada K: Relationship between estrogen receptor-binding and estrogenic activities of environmental estrogens and suppression by flavonoids. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2002 Jul;66(7):1479-87. [12224631 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Binds to an ERR-alpha response element (ERRE) containing a single consensus half-site, 5'-TNAAGGTCA-3'. Can bind to the medium-chain acyl coenzyme A dehydrogenase (MCAD) response element NRRE-1 and may act as an important regulator of MCAD promoter. Binds to the C1 region of the lactoferrin gene promoter. Requires dimerization and the coactivator, PGC-1A, for full activity. The ERRalpha/PGC1alpha complex is a regulator of energy metabolism. Induces the expression of PERM1 in the skeletal muscle.
Gene Name:
ESRRA
Uniprot ID:
P11474
Molecular Weight:
45509.11 Da
References
  1. Suetsugi M, Su L, Karlsberg K, Yuan YC, Chen S: Flavone and isoflavone phytoestrogens are agonists of estrogen-related receptors. Mol Cancer Res. 2003 Nov;1(13):981-91. [14638870 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Once activated by a ligand, the nuclear receptor binds to DNA specific PPAR response elements (PPRE) and modulates the transcription of its target genes, such as acyl-CoA oxidase. It therefore controls the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway of fatty acids. Key regulator of adipocyte differentiation and glucose homeostasis. ARF6 acts as a key regulator of the tissue-specific adipocyte P2 (aP2) enhancer. Acts as a critical regulator of gut homeostasis by suppressing NF-kappa-B-mediated proinflammatory responses. Plays a role in the regulation of cardiovascular circadian rhythms by regulating the transcription of ARNTL/BMAL1 in the blood vessels (By similarity).
Gene Name:
PPARG
Uniprot ID:
P37231
Molecular Weight:
57619.58 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Steroid hormone receptors are ligand-activated transcription factors that regulate eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Transcription factor activity is modulated by bound coactivator and corepressor proteins. Transcription activation is down-regulated by NR0B2. Activated, but not phosphorylated, by HIPK3 and ZIPK/DAPK3.
Gene Name:
AR
Uniprot ID:
P10275
Molecular Weight:
98987.9 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor, may regulate ESR1 transcriptional activity. Induces the expression of PERM1 in the skeletal muscle.
Gene Name:
ESRRB
Uniprot ID:
O95718
Molecular Weight:
56207.085 Da
References
  1. Suetsugi M, Su L, Karlsberg K, Yuan YC, Chen S: Flavone and isoflavone phytoestrogens are agonists of estrogen-related receptors. Mol Cancer Res. 2003 Nov;1(13):981-91. [14638870 ]
General Function:
Transcription regulatory region dna binding
Specific Function:
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes (such as the CYP1A1 gene). Mediates biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Involved in cell-cycle regulation. Likely to play an important role in the development and maturation of many tissues. Regulates the circadian clock by inhibiting the basal and circadian expression of the core circadian component PER1. Inhibits PER1 by repressing the CLOCK-ARNTL/BMAL1 heterodimer mediated transcriptional activation of PER1.
Gene Name:
AHR
Uniprot ID:
P35869
Molecular Weight:
96146.705 Da
References
  1. Wang H, Li J, Gao Y, Xu Y, Pan Y, Tsuji I, Sun ZJ, Li XM: Xeno-oestrogens and phyto-oestrogens are alternative ligands for the androgen receptor. Asian J Androl. 2010 Jul;12(4):535-47. doi: 10.1038/aja.2010.14. Epub 2010 May 3. [20436506 ]
General Function:
Oxygen binding
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, retinoid and xenobiotics. Preferentially oxidizes 17beta-estradiol to the carcinogenic 4-hydroxy derivative, and a variety of procarcinogenic compounds to their activated forms, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Promotes angiogenesis by removing cellular oxygenation products, thereby decreasing oxidative stress, release of antiangiogenic factor THBS2, then allowing endothelial cells migration, cell adhesion and capillary morphogenesis. These changes are concommitant with the endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity and nitric oxide synthesis. Plays an important role in the regulation of perivascular cell proliferation, migration, and survival through modulation of the intracellular oxidative state and NF-kappa-B expression and/or activity, during angiogenesis. Contributes to oxidative homeostasis and ultrastructural organization and function of trabecular meshwork tissue through modulation of POSTN expression.
Gene Name:
CYP1B1
Uniprot ID:
Q16678
Molecular Weight:
60845.33 Da
References
  1. Shimada T, Tanaka K, Takenaka S, Foroozesh MK, Murayama N, Yamazaki H, Guengerich FP, Komori M: Reverse type I binding spectra of human cytochrome P450 1B1 induced by flavonoid, stilbene, pyrene, naphthalene, phenanthrene, and biphenyl derivatives that inhibit catalytic activity: a structure-function relationship study. Chem Res Toxicol. 2009 Jul;22(7):1325-33. doi: 10.1021/tx900127s. [19563207 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]