Abstract
Objective: The spirooxindole heterocyclic scaffold is found in many natural products and has been identified as an important bioactive agent. Background: Over the past few decades, various spirooxindole-containing compounds have been reported to possess biological properties and hence found in the structure of many synthetic pharmaceuticals. This mini-review describes the most promising examples of this class of compounds possessing biological activity including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Conclusion: The current review focuses on the biological activity of compounds containing the spirooxindole scaffold.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1515-1536 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Biological importance
- Chemistry
- Heterocycles
- Pharmacophores
- Spirooxindoles
- Synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery
- Cancer Research