Structure-activity Relationship of Substituted Pyrazoline Derivatives as Small Molecule Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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Saleem Akbar1, Subham Das2, Aman Kumar Mahto1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
Background:
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) target certain cell signalling pathways, and have become a promising class of medications for the treatment of cancer in recent years. Because of their distinct structure and adaptable chemistry, pyrazolines have drawn a lot of interest from organic and medicinal chemists. Their exceptional TKI activity has prompted them to investigate chemotherapy for cancer.
Objective:
We aim to develop agents that inhibit tyrosine kinases highly effective with the least amount of harm possible, perhaps improving the course of cancer treatment.
Methods:
This review compiled current information from recent literature sources, including in vitro, in vivo, approved medications, active clinical trials, and the structure-activity relationships (SAR) linked to various pyrazoline analogues used as small-molecule Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in cancer treatment.
Results:
This study focuses on SAR inside the pyrazoline ring and its derivatives as TKIs, and it emphasizes current developments, including patents, authorized medications, and compounds in clinical trials.
Conclusion:
By enhancing our understanding of these compounds, our goal is to aid in making the roles of pharmacologists, scientists, and researchers who are designing and developing next-generation anticancer drugs with pyrazoline scaffolds easier. The future holds immense potential for the continued evolution of pyrazoline-based therapies, offering renewed hope in the ongoing battle against cancer.
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