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Research Progress on Pyrazine-based Medicinally Active Compounds: A Review
Karan Joshi1, Omkumar Prajapati1, Sadaf Mirza1
1Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390002, India.
Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
|March 21, 2026
Summary
Pyrazine compounds show promise for treating cancer, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Research from 2014-2025 highlights their potential in drug discovery for various disorders.
Area of Science:
- Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Background:
- Pyrazine-based compounds are of significant interest due to their diverse biological activities.
- These compounds have demonstrated potential therapeutic applications for a range of disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the expansion and applications of pyrazine-derived compounds from 2014 to 2025.
- To highlight the efficacy of pyrazines against cancer, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, microbial infections, inflammation, and viral pathogens.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on pyrazine-derived compounds published between 2014 and 2025.
- Analysis of biological roles, therapeutic applications, and drug discovery prospects.
Main Results:
- Pyrazines exhibit established efficacy in treating cancer, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, microbial infections, inflammation, and viral diseases.
- Significant discoveries and complex mechanisms of pyrazines have been identified, showcasing their potential in targeting multiple biological processes.
Conclusions:
- Pyrazine compounds represent a promising scaffold for novel pharmaceutical development.
- Future actions are necessary to further enhance the utility of pyrazine-based compounds as effective therapeutics.
Keywords:
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