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Indole-thiazole hybrids with anticancer potential

Lianlian Chen1, Danchen Zhao1, Kesong Zhu1

  • 1School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, Hubei, China.

Future Medicinal Chemistry
|January 30, 2026
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Novel indole-thiazole hybrids show enhanced anticancer activity and selectivity. This review details their structure-activity relationships and mechanisms, paving the way for improved cancer drug design.

Area of Science:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Oncology
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Traditional chemotherapeutics face limitations including drug resistance, poor selectivity, and toxicity.
  • Indole and thiazole scaffolds are recognized for their anticancer properties and favorable pharmacokinetic profiles.
  • Hybridizing these scaffolds offers a synergistic approach to developing more effective anticancer agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements (since 2021) in the anticancer potential of indole-thiazole hybrids.
  • To analyze structure-activity relationships (SARs) governing the potency of these hybrids.
  • To explore their mechanisms of action and interactions with biomolecular targets.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of indole-thiazole hybrids developed post-2021.
  • Detailed structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis.
  • Exploration of molecular targets and signaling pathways modulated by these hybrids.

Main Results:

  • Indole-thiazole hybrids demonstrate enhanced antiproliferative efficacy against cancer cells.
  • These hybrids exhibit improved target selectivity and reduced toxicity to normal cells compared to individual components.
  • Key molecular features contributing to anticancer potency have been identified through SAR analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Indole-thiazole hybrids represent a promising class of anticancer agents with superior efficacy and safety profiles.
  • Understanding their SARs and mechanisms of action is crucial for rational drug design.
  • This review provides a foundation for developing next-generation indole-thiazole-based cancer therapeutics.
Keywords:
Indolebenzothiazolecancerhybridsthiazolethiazolidinone

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