Development and Therapeutic Potential of Selenazo Compounds

J Med Chem. 2020 Feb 27;63(4):1473-1489. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.9b01152. Epub 2019 Nov 5.

Abstract

Incorporation of selenium (Se) atom into small molecules can substantially enhance their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antitumoral or chemopreventive, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and neuroprotective effects. Specifically, selenazo compounds have received great attention owing to their chemical properties, pharmaceutical applications, and low toxicity. In this Perspective, we compile extensive literature evidence with the description and discussion of the most recent advances in different selenazo and selenadiazo motifs as potential pharmacological candidates. We also provide some perspectives on the challenges and future directions in the advancement of these selenazo compounds, each of which could generate drug candidates for various diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Azoles / chemistry
  • Azoles / pharmacology
  • Azoles / therapeutic use*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Drug Development
  • Humans
  • Isoindoles
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organoselenium Compounds / chemistry
  • Organoselenium Compounds / pharmacology
  • Organoselenium Compounds / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Azoles
  • Isoindoles
  • Organoselenium Compounds
  • ebselen