Medicinal Chemistry - Volume 21, Issue 2, 2025

Thiazine, a six-membered heterocycle containing nitrogen and sulfur atoms, is of paramount importance due to its diverse biological functions and broad therapeutic effects. The pharmacological attributes of 1,3-thiazine span a wide range of activities, including antileukemic, antimycobacterial, anti-inflammatory, sedative, hypnotic, anti-influenza, antituberculosis, melanogenesis inhibition, BACE1 inhibition (with anti-Alzheimer's p Read More

ObjectivesMalaria continues to be the primary cause of mortality worldwide, and timely recognition and prompt intervention are crucial in mitigating adverse consequences. This review article aims to examine the effectiveness and structural characteristics of quinoline-based compounds as antimalarial agents. It specifically focuses on their therapeutic effects as well as potential prospects for exploring structur Read More

BackgroundHead and neck cancer (HNC) is on the rise worldwide, endangering lives and straining healthcare systems in both developing and developed nations. Despite the availability of a number of therapy options, the success rate for treating and controlling head and neck cancer remains dismal. To combat the aggressiveness and drug resistance of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive Head-Neck cancer cells, this stud Read More

BackgroundIt is noteworthy that a wide array of plants and nutraceuticals are effectively utilized in the treatment of various cancers, demonstrating potent effects on different cancer targets with fewer side effects. Notably, estrogen alpha has been identified as a crucial factor in breast cancer cell proliferation. Agents that can antagonize its action hold promise as potential drug leads for the treatment of breast cancer.Objective Read More

IntroductionCarbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) is known to be overexpressed in various tumors and plays a significant role in tumor development and progression.MethodsA series of 3-(benzylsulfonamido)benzamides derivatives was synthesized and tested for their CAIX inhibitory activities. The two most active compounds were subjected to cytotoxicity testing against a panel of 60 cancer cell lines.ResultsMany of the synthesized Read More