Recent development in [1,4]-Benzodiazepines as Potent Anticancer Agents: A Review

The [1,4]-benzodiazepine is an important class of heterocyclic compounds and clinically used for many ailments in humans. The [1,4]-benzodiazepine has unique structure that mimics the peptide linkage. This interesting observation completely shifted the interest of medicinal chemist for [1,4]-benzodiazepine from CNS acting drugs to anticancer agent. During last few decades, large number of reports has appeared in the literature highlighting the anticancer activity of [1,4]-benzodiazepines. Here, in this article, we have discussed the brief synthesis, origin of [1,4]-benzodiazepines as anticancer agent, its mechanism of action and latest developments in this field. We have compiled the most important literature reports from last few decades to till date.