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Versatile small molecule scaffold

NSC 228155 is a potent and selective inhibitor of histone deacetylases (HDACs) with anti-cancer activity. It was shown to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells, mda-mb-231, in culture by blocking the production of epidermal growth factor (EGF). NSC 228155 has a low toxicity profile and is effective at low doses. It inhibits angiogenesis through its ability to inhibit endothelial cell proliferation and migration. NSC 228155 also inhibits the growth of other types of cancer cells such as prostate cancer cells, colon cancer cells, and leukemia cells. The inhibition of HDACs leads to an increase in histone H3 acetylation levels and an increase in transcriptional activation. This results in higher protein synthesis rates and cell proliferation.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Methoxypyridin-3-ol is a nitro compound that can be used as a lead compound to produce an inhibitor of oxime reductase. It can also be used as a pyridine ring, which is an important functional group in many organic compounds. 2-Methoxypyridin-3-ol has the ability to inhibit the enzyme oxime reductase, which catalyzes the formation of hydroxyl radicals from nitrosating agents and hydroxylamine, leading to their detoxification. This substance has been shown to be efficient in the orientation of nitro groups and ethers.

2-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-yl)pyridine is a compound that has been shown to have anticancer activity. It reacts with carbonyl groups in tissues and may modify the cell membrane by adding or removing functional groups. 2-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-yl)pyridine also interacts with positron emitters and is able to be detected using a positron emission tomography scan. This compound has been found in human ganglia and can interact with acetylcholine receptors. The molecule was expressed in the human brain and changes in its expression levels have been correlated with cognitive function. 2-(1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-yl)pyridine interacts with cholinergic receptors and has been shown to affect cellular processes such as protein synthesis. Pairwise energy calculations have revealed that this molecule will not bind to other molecules due to steric hindrance.

2,4,4-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (TMC) is a carbonyl group that has an oxime group. It can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dienones and ester compounds. TMC can be prepared by reacting 2,4,4-trimethylcyclohexanone with formaldehyde or acetaldehyde in the presence of a base. TMC is also used as a reagent for the synthesis of safranal and exocyclic dienones. Safranal is found in plants such as saffron, which gives it its distinctive aroma and flavor. Exocyclic dienones are found in plants such as coffee beans and vanilla beans.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold