Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 22, Issue 8, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules22081210
Keywords
natural products; chalcone derivatives; chalcone synthesis; molecular modification strategies; computer-assisted drug design
Funding
- CNPq
- CAPES
- FAPEG
- NIH [1U01CA207160]
- CNPq [400760/2014-2]
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Medicinal chemists continue to be fascinated by chalcone derivatives because of their simple chemistry, ease of hydrogen atom manipulation, straightforward synthesis, and a variety of promising biological activities. However, chalcones have still not garnered deserved attention, especially considering their high potential as chemical sources for designing and developing new effective drugs. In this review, we summarize current methodological developments towards the design and synthesis of new chalcone derivatives and state-of-the-art medicinal chemistry strategies (bioisosterism, molecular hybridization, and pro-drug design). We also highlight the applicability of computer-assisted drug design approaches to chalcones and address how this may contribute to optimizing research outputs and lead to more successful and cost-effective drug discovery endeavors. Lastly, we present successful examples of the use of chalcones and suggest possible solutions to existing limitations.
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