Synthesis and anti-HBV activity evaluation of Matijin-Su derivatives containing gallic acid moiety

In this study, eleven containing gallic acid moiety derivatives of Matijin-Su(MTS)were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-HBV activities in HepG2 2.2.15 cells in an effort to find novel effective anti-hepatitis B virus(HBV)agents. Compounds 5c, 6c and 6d exhibited significant anti-HBV activity with IC₅₀ values of 6.12, 8.44 and 9.86 μmol·L^-1, respectively. Incorporation of gallic acid moiety into MTS derivatives can lead to profound changes in their anti-HBV activity, and could be worth of further research.