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Acylhydrazone derivatives: a patent review.
Rodolfo do Couto Maia1, Roberta Tesch, Carlos Alberto Manssour Fraga
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas (LASSBio) , Rio de Janeiro, RJ, P.O. Box 68023, ZIP 21941-902 , Brazil cmfraga@ccsdecania.ufrj.br.
The N-acylhydrazone (NAH) moiety is a versatile structure with significant therapeutic potential. Research shows increased patent applications since 2010, particularly from Brazil and China, for NAH derivatives targeting pain, inflammation, and cancer.
Area of Science:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Patent Analysis
Background:
- The N-acylhydrazone (NAH) moiety is recognized as a privileged structure with potential for multiple bioreceptor interactions.
- Derivatives of NAH, modified at acyl and imine functions, can modulate diverse molecular targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the therapeutic applications and potential of N-acylhydrazone (NAH) compounds.
- To analyze patent literature concerning NAH derivatives for therapeutic purposes.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of Espacenet and Delphion databases was conducted.
- Keywords used included 'N-acylhydrazone,' 'Acylhydrazone,' and 'hydrazone.'
- A total of 117 patents were retrieved, with 22 selected for review based on described pharmacological activities.
Main Results:
- Patent activity for NAH derivatives significantly increased after 2010.
- Major patent applicants include Brazilian and Chinese universities.
- Key therapeutic areas include chronic pain, inflammatory disorders, and cancer treatment.
Conclusions:
- The NAH subunit offers significant versatility in synthetic and medicinal chemistry due to its conformational diversity.
- The potential of NAH derivatives in drug discovery is currently underestimated.
- Increased utilization of the NAH moiety in drug discovery projects is strongly encouraged.
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