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<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>

<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>N-(Chloroacetyl)glycine ethyl ester (CAGE) is a reactive, nucleophilic hydroxyl compound that has antibacterial activity. It is an amide of glycine and chloroacetic acid. CAGE has been shown to have good in vitro activity against gram-positive bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium perfringens. CAGE can be used in the preparation of polymeric matrices for drug delivery systems. N-(Chloroacetyl)glycine ethyl ester has been shown to yield chloride in the presence of protonation agents such as ethyl bromoacetate or sodium acetate.</p>

<p>Ethyl (2-methoxybenzoyl)acetate is a furan derivative that has two dihedral angles. It has a crystal structure with a benzene ring and a furan ring. Ethyl (2-methoxybenzoyl)acetate is soluble in most organic solvents and water but not in ether or hexane. It has a boiling point of 180 degrees Celsius and the molecular weight is 170.3 g/mol.</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>6-Methoxyhexanoic acid is a carboxylic acid that functions as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenoxy compounds. The synthesis of 6-methoxyhexanoic acid can be achieved by reacting phenol with formaldehyde, followed by hydrolysis and decarboxylation. It is also used as an intermediate in the production of biodegradable polymers. The functional group is hydrophobic and exists in both the alpha- and beta-positions on the carbon chain. 6-Methoxyhexanoic acid has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which are related to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.</p>

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>4-(Diaminomethylidene)amino-N-methylbenzoic acid (DABA) is a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in vitro. DABA binds to the hydrophobic pocket of the acetyltransferase domain of the HDAC enzyme and prevents its interaction with the substrate lysine, inhibiting histone acetylation. In addition, DABA also inhibits platelet aggregation by reducing ATP production in platelets, which may be due to its ability to inhibit protein kinase A activity. The molecular modeling study demonstrated that DABA fits well into the hydrophobic pocket of HDAC2, with potential for binding to other HDACs.</p>

<p>Ethyl 3-sulfanylbenzoate is a potent inhibitor of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2). This enzyme is involved in the production of arachidonic acid, which is a precursor for prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Inhibition of cPLA2 prevents the release of arachidonic acid, reducing the production of inflammatory molecules. Ethyl 3-sulfanylbenzoate has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce thrombus formation in vitro. The activity of this drug can be attributed to its substitution with electron-donating groups at the ortho position on the phenyl ring.</p>