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Synthetic Methodology for Asymmetric Ferrocene Derived Bio-conjugate Systems via Solid Phase Resin-based Methodology
Published on: March 12, 2015
Synthesis and in vitro antitubercular activity of ferrocene-based hydrazones
Aman Mahajan1, Laurent Kremer, Stefan Louw
1Department of Chemistry and Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa.
Abstract:
We report here the synthesis and in vitro antitubercular activity of a new series of ferrocenyl derivatives. The quinoline-ferrocene hybrid 5 exhibited significant activity (MIC=2.5-5 μg/ml) against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Results indicate that such hybrid compounds provide an efficient approach for future pharmacological developments to fight against tuberculosis. Moreover, the antimalarial drug candidate ferroquine (FQ, SSR97193) was also evaluated mainly because of its structural similarity. FQ was found to display moderate inhibitory activity (MIC=10-15 μg/ml) against M. tuberculosis. This new drug may offer an interesting alternative in endemic area where malaria and tuberculosis coexist.

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