An insight on medicinal attributes of 1,2,4-triazoles

Eur J Med Chem. 2020 Nov 1:205:112652. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112652. Epub 2020 Jul 27.

Abstract

The present review aims to summarize the pharmacological profile of 1,2,4-triazole, one of the emerging privileged scaffold, as antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antituberculosis, antiviral, antiparasitic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents, etc. along with structure-activity relationship. The comprehensive compilation of work carried out in the last decade on 1,2,4-triazole nucleus will provide inevitable scope for researchers for the advancement of novel potential drug candidates having better efficacy and selectivity.

Keywords: 1,2,4-Triazole; Enzyme inhibitors; Hybrid compounds; Molecular interactions; Pharmacological activities; Structure-activity relationship.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Anticonvulsants / chemistry
  • Anticonvulsants / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Triazoles / chemistry*
  • Triazoles / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Triazoles