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ReviewCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry2026

Unraveling Neurodegenerative Disorders: The Potential of Indole and Imidazole-Based Heterocycles.

Riya Shikha, Deepak Kumar, Mohd Qasid Lari, Astik Manju Ashesh, Pranay Wal, Bhupendra Singh, Shailendra Pandey, Dileep Kumar, Ajay Kumar

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Riya ShikhaDepartment of Pharmacy, Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur 273013, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0009-0008-6758-6911
Deepak KumarDepartment of Pharmacy, Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur 273013, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0009-0009-3905-9652
Mohd Qasid LariDepartment of Pharmacy, Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur 273013, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0009-0008-6825-8872
Astik Manju AsheshDepartment of Pharmacy, Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur 273013, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0009-0006-3870-8321
Pranay WalDepartment of Pharmacy, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, 209305, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0000-0002-6342-6290
Bhupendra SinghSchool of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun-248002, India.ORCID 0000-0002-9427-4242
Shailendra PandeyDepartment of Pharmacy, S. N. Medical College, Agra-282002, India.ORCID 0000-0002-3211-1923
Dileep KumarDepartment of Pharmacy, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth university, Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Complex, More Vidyalaya Campus, Eradwane, Paun Road, Pune, Maharashtra - 411038, India.ORCID 0000-0002-3418-4325
Ajay KumarDepartment of Pharmacy, Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur 273013, (U.P.), India.ORCID 0000-0002-0231-1668

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases present a considerable challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, prompting the exploration of innovative treatment strategies. Heterocyclic compounds, specifically those originating from the indole and imidazole structures, have garnered increasing interest due to their potential to protect neurons. Based on an in-depth literature survey in this review, we have compiled various derivatives of indole and imidazole scaffolds with potential in neurodegenerative disorders. This review also emphasized the Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) and pharmacokinetics to reveal the active pharmacophores of various indole and imidazole analogs. We delve into the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration, highlighting how indole and imidazole derivatives exert neuroprotective effects by modulating oxidative stress, inflammation, protein misfolding, inhibiting cholinesterase, and neuroinflammation. Finally, we address the challenges and prospects in translating these findings into clinical therapies, underscoring the need for continued research to optimize the safety and efficacy of heterocyclic compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

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Heterocyclic CompoundsImidazolesIndolesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeuroprotective AgentsAnimalsHumansMolecular StructureStructure-Activity RelationshipHeterocyclic CompoundsimidazoleImidazolesIndolesNeuroprotective Agentsalzheimer’sheterocyclicimidazoleindoleNeurodegenerative diseaseneuroprotective.SAR

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