CHNQ, a quercetin derivative, showed higher cytotoxicity in colon cancer cell lines.
CHNQ reduced proliferation and induced apoptosis in colon cancer cells.
CHNQ strongly induced the formation of reactive oxygen species and G2/M arrest.
Robust ROS induced autophagy was seen in colon cancer cells treated with CHNQ.
CHNQ treatment induced ROS and autophagy in