Building Blocks

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>2-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)ethanol is a quinoline derivative that has been shown to inhibit the growth of tumour cells. It has been shown to induce cell death in hepatoma cell lines and inhibit the proliferation of human tumour cells. This compound binds to choline receptors on the surface of cancer cells, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is involved in many cellular processes including muscle contraction and nerve conduction. 2-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)ethanol also inhibits lipid peroxidation and induces apoptosis by binding to iron in mitochondria.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Methyl imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate is a fluorescent compound that can be used as a reagent to measure the activity of esterases. It has been shown to bind to 4-methylumbelliferone and react with it in a process that is catalyzed by esterases. 4-Methylumbelliferone is a fluorescent compound that can be used as a substrate for estersase activity.</p>

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<p>Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)-4-nitrobenzoate is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of medicinal compounds. It has been shown to be nontoxic in mice, and stimulates the production of nitric oxide in macrophages by activating toll-like receptor-4. Methyl 3-(bromomethyl)-4-nitrobenzoate is also catalytic for the synthesis of palladium complexes with a variety of ligands, including acetates, carbonates, and chlorides. This chemical has been used as a probe for identifying proteins involved in cell signaling pathways and as a screening tool for the identification of new therapeutic targets.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate is a nitro compound that has been found to have anti-leishmanial activity. It inhibits the growth of Leishmania spp. and reverses the resistance to estradiol in Leishmania donovani, leading to a decrease in parasite load and an increase in survival time. Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate is synthesized by coupling activated methyl 3-nitrobenzoate with bromoacetic acid. The nitro group can be photolabile and easily cleaved by ultraviolet light, which makes this drug suitable for use as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy (PDT). This drug has been shown to be effective against human cells in vitro, but not against mouse or rat cells.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>