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Benzimidazole Conjugates as Multi-target Anticancer Agents - A Comprehensive Review
R S Remya1, N Ramalakshmi1, M G Safiya Aaliya1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, India.
This review explores benzimidazole hybrids as promising anticancer agents, addressing drug resistance in cancer treatment. These compounds show potential as targeted therapies against various cancers.
Area of Science:
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Oncology
- Drug Discovery
Background:
- Cancer is a leading global cause of death, with drug resistance limiting current treatment efficacy.
- Multidrug resistance poses a significant challenge in clinical cancer therapy.
- Benzimidazole derivatives are explored for their therapeutic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review benzimidazole hybrids as potential anticancer agents.
- To analyze structural features contributing to anticancer activity.
- To provide insights for designing novel targeted cancer therapies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of approximately 70 research works.
- Analysis of studies on benzimidazole hybrids with various heterocyclic rings.
- Examination of structure-activity relationships for anticancer efficacy.
Main Results:
- Benzimidazole hybrids demonstrate significant potential as anticancer agents.
- These compounds exhibit activity against a range of cancer types.
- Structural modifications influence their targeted anticancer effects.
Conclusions:
- Benzimidazole hybrids represent a promising class of targeted anticancer agents.
- Their multifaceted mechanisms of action offer advantages over traditional therapies.
- This review serves as a guide for developing novel benzimidazole-based cancer drugs.
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