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ArticleForensic toxicology2025

Elucidation of toxic effects of 1,2-diacetylbenzene: an in silico study.

Hai Duc Nguyen, Giang Huong Vu, Linh Thuy Hoang, Min-Sun Kim

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Hai Duc NguyenDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, 57922, Republic of Korea. duchainguyen1706@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-8419-7784
Giang Huong VuDepartment of Public Heath, Hong Bang Health Center, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Linh Thuy HoangCollege of Pharmacy, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, Elk Grove, CA, USA.
Min-Sun KimDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, 57922, Republic of Korea. minsun@scnu.ac.kr.ORCID 0000-0001-9952-0038

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purposeWe aimed to explore the metabolite products of 1,2-diacetylbenzene (DAB) and investigate their harmful effects, physicochemical properties, and biological activities, along with those of DAB itself.

methodsKey approaches included MetaTox, PASS online, ADMESWISS, ADMETlab 2.0, molecular docking, and molecular dynamic simulation to identify metabolites, toxic effects, Lipinski's rule criteria, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties, interactions with cytochrome (CYP) 450 isoforms, and the stability of the DAB-cytochrome complex.

resultsA total of 13 metabolite products from DAB were identified, involving Phase I reactions (aliphatic hydroxylation, epoxidation, oxidative dehydrogenation, and hydrogenation) and Phase II reactions (oxidative sulfation and methylation). Molecular dynamics and modeling revealed a stable interaction between CYP1A2 and DAB, suggesting the involvement of CYP1A2 in DAB metabolism. All studied compounds adhered to Lipinski's rule, indicating their potential as inducers or activators of toxic mechanisms. The physicochemical parameters and pharmacokinetics of the investigated compounds were consistent with their harmful effects, which included neurotoxic, nephrotoxic, endocrine disruptor, and hepatotoxic consequences due to their high gastrointestinal absorption and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Various CYP450 isoforms exhibited different functions, and the compounds were found to act as superoxide dismutase inhibitors, neuropeptide Y2 antagonists, glutaminase inhibitors, and activators of caspases 3 and 8. DAB and its metabolites were also associated with apoptosis, oxidative stress, and neuroendocrine disruption.

conclusionThe toxic effects of DAB and its metabolites were predicted in this study. Further research is warranted to explore their effects on other organs, such as the liver and kidneys, and to validate our findings.

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AcetophenonesComputer SimulationCytochrome P-450 Enzyme SystemMolecular Docking SimulationMolecular Dynamics Simulation1,2-diacetylbenzeneAcetophenonesCytochrome P-450 Enzyme System1, 2-DiacetylbenzeneAbsorptionAnd Excretion–ToxicityDistributionIn silico studyMetabolismMetabolitesNeurotoxicity

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