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ReviewMedicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))2025

A Comprehensive Review: Synthesis and Pharmacological Activities of 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Hybrid Scaffolds.

Suman Lata, Lucky Choudhary, Ankita Bharwal, Amit Pandit, Vikrant Abbot

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Review in Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates)), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Suman LataDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy, Bela, Ropar, Punjab 140111, India.
Lucky ChoudharyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy, Bela, Ropar, Punjab 140111, India.
Ankita BharwalDepartment of Pharmacy, Jagannath University, Jhajjar Road, Bahadurgarh, Haryana 124507, India.
Amit PanditSchool of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deemed University, Sirpur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 425405, India.
Vikrant AbbotDepartment of Pharmacy, Division of Research and Innovation, Chandigarh Pharmacy College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab 140307, India.ORCID 0000-0003-3715-3329

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHeterocyclic derivatives, particularly those containing heteroatoms such as oxygen and nitrogen, represent a significant portion of currently marketed drugs. Among these, the aromatic heterocycle 1,3,4-oxadiazole, characterized by an N=C=O-linkage, stands out due to its remarkable biological activities. These activities include anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-tubercular, antiviral, anti-diabetic, and antibacterial effects. Notably, several commercially available medications, such as tiodazosin, raltegravir, zibotentan, and nesapidil, incorporate this structural motif.

methodsThis review compiles and analyzes existing synthetic methods for preparing 1,3,4- oxadiazole and its derivatives. By examining various synthetic routes and methodologies, the review provides a detailed overview of the strategies employed to generate these biologically active compounds.

resultsThe review highlights the potential of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives in addressing the toxicity, side effects, and drug resistance commonly associated with existing anticancer therapies. By combining the 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety with other heteroatoms, novel hybrid derivatives have been synthesized, demonstrating enhanced pharmacological activities across various therapeutic areas.

conclusionThis comprehensive review offers valuable insights into the synthesis and pharmacological applications of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles. It serves as a crucial resource for researchers exploring the development of new therapeutic compounds, with the ultimate goal of improving public health. The review builds on existing literature from the last two decades to present an exhaustive examination of the potential of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives in drug development.

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Antineoplastic AgentsOxadiazolesAntioxidantsHumansMolecular Structure1,3,4-oxadiazoleAntineoplastic AgentsAntioxidantsOxadiazoles134-oxadiazoledrug developmentdrug resistanceheterocyclic compoundsmarketed drugsPharmacological activityvaricella-zoster virus (VZV).

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