Imidazole Scaffold Based Compounds in the Development of Therapeutic Drugs

作者:Hu, Fanjie; Zhang, Lina; Nandakumar, Kutty Selva; Cheng, Kui*
来源:CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 2021, 21(28): 2514-2528.
DOI:10.2174/1568026621666210527103225

摘要

Imidazole has an important five-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring, which is available widely in natural products and synthetic molecules. The special structural characteristics of imidazole ring enable it to bind with a variety of enzymes and receptors through hydrogen bonds, coordination, ion-dipole and cation-pi interactions, hydrophobic effects, and Van der Waals forces. These interactions promote several biological activities involving anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-viral properties. Herein, we review and discuss recent developments in using imidazole derivatives and their special pharmacological activities for the treatment of various diseases.

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    南方医科大学