Synthesis and bioassay of a new class of furanyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives

Molecules. 2013 Jul 19;18(7):8550-62. doi: 10.3390/molecules18078550.

Abstract

Tyrosinase enzyme is a monophenol monoxygenase enzyme, which plays an important role in human as a rate limiting step enzyme for different specific metabolic pathways, as well as its useful application in industry and agriculture. So this study was carried out to test the effect of newly prepared compounds containing 1,3,4-oxadiazoles with different substituted groups on tyrosinase enzyme activity, hoping to use them in the treatment of some diseases arising from tyrosinase activity disorders such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, autism, attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder, and cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Assay
  • Furans / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase / genetics
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase / metabolism*
  • Oxadiazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Oxadiazoles / chemistry
  • Oxadiazoles / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Furans
  • Oxadiazoles
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase