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ReviewCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry2025

An Insight into the Structure-activity Relationship of Benzimidazole and Pyrazole Derivatives as Anticancer Agents.

Shital M Patil, Piyush Nikalje, Navnath Gavande, Kalyani D Asgaonkar, Vaishnavi Rathod

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Shital M PatilDepartment of Chemistry, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune-01, India.
Piyush NikaljeDepartment of Chemistry, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune-01, India.
Navnath GavandeDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
Kalyani D AsgaonkarDepartment of Chemistry, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune-01, India.
Vaishnavi RathodDepartment of Chemistry, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune-01, India.

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Abstract

introductionCancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, driving the urgent need for new and effective treatments. Benzimidazole and pyrazole derivatives have gained attention for their potential as anticancer agents due to their diverse biological activities. The development of resistance in cancer cells, toxicity concerns, and inconsistent efficacy across different types of cancer are a few of the challenges. To overcome these challenges, optimisation of these nuclei using the structure-activity relationships is necessary.

objectivesThis review aimed to examine various benzimidazole, pyrazole, and their hybrid derivatives by focusing on their structure-activity relationships (SAR) as anticancer agents. Results of the most potent and least potent benzimidazole, pyrazole compounds, and their hybrid derivatives published by researchers were compiled.

methodsThe findings of different researchers working on benzimidazole and pyrazole nuclei were reviewed and analysed for different targets and cell lines. Moreover, substitutions on different positions of pyrazole, benzimidazole, and their hybrid were summarised to derive an optimised pharmacophore.

resultsBased on our analysis of existing studies, we anticipate that this review will guide researchers in creating potent pyrazole, benzimidazole, and hybrid derivatives crucial for combating cancer effectively.

conclusionStructure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies can help in developing pyrazolebenzimidazole hybrids that are more powerful and selective in targeting specific aspects of cancer.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBenzimidazolesNeoplasmsPyrazolesCell ProliferationDrug Screening Assays, AntitumorHumansMolecular StructureStructure-Activity RelationshipAntineoplastic AgentsbenzimidazoleBenzimidazolespyrazolePyrazolesAnticancerBenzimidazoleCancer cellsHybrid derivativesPyrazoleStructural Activity Relationship (SAR)

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