Recent Advances in Antiviral Benzimidazole Derivatives: A Mini Review
- Authors: Kanwal A.1, Ahmad M.1, Aslam S.2, Naqvi S.A.1, Saif M.J.3
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Affiliations:
- Department of Chemistry, Government College University
- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University
- Issue: Vol 53, No 3 (2019)
- Pages: 179-187
- Section: Molecular-Biological Problems of Drug Design and Mechanism of Drug Action
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0091-150X/article/view/245674
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11094-019-01976-3
- ID: 245674
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Abstract
Benzimidazole ring system is well known for its potential for various biological activities. Recent research works have indicated the excellent antiviral potential of various derivatives of this heterocycle. Depending upon the nature of substitution and side chain functionalities, benzimidazole derivatives exhibit anti-HCV, anti-HBV, anti-HIV, anti-HSV, anti-Coxsackie virus, anti-rotavirus, anti-mosquito larvae, anti-PRSV, anti-adenovirus, anti-tobacco mosaic, and anti-Sunn-hemp rosette viruses, etc. In this article, the recent literature available on antiviral benzimidazole derivatives is summarized. The article could be useful in designing new antiviral agents based on this ring system.
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About the authors
Afshan Kanwal
Department of Chemistry, Government College University
Email: Matloob.Ahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000
Matloob Ahmad
Department of Chemistry, Government College University
Author for correspondence.
Email: Matloob.Ahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000
Sana Aslam
Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University
Email: Matloob.Ahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000
Syed Ali Raza Naqvi
Department of Chemistry, Government College University
Email: Matloob.Ahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000
Muhammad Jawwad Saif
Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University
Email: Matloob.Ahmad@gcuf.edu.pk
Pakistan, Faisalabad, 38000