Building Blocks

Vinyltributyltin is a dibutyltin oxide (DBTO) enantiomer that has been shown to inhibit the HIV-1 protease. Vinyltributyltin has also been shown to reduce inflammation in bowel disease, as well as to have synergistic effects with other drugs in the treatment of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. The mechanism of action of vinyltributyltin is not yet known, but it may be related to its ability to inhibit the quinazolone-dependent formation of reactive oxygen species. Vinyltributyltin also inhibits the NS3 protease, which is an enzyme involved in hepatitis C virus replication.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Triphenylphosphine dibromide is a chemical compound with a molecular formula of C6H5PBr2. It is an organic phosphorus bromide that is used in the synthesis of organic compounds. Triphenylphosphine dibromide has been shown to have high stability, which can be attributed to its high steric interactions and the presence of two hydroxyl groups. The compound is also used as a catalyst for asymmetric synthesis reactions, such as the enantioselective synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol esters. Triphenylphosphine dibromide has also been shown to interact with ryanodine receptors, which are responsible for calcium release from intracellular stores in cardiac muscle cells. This interaction may be related to its therapeutic effects on metabolic disorders and autoimmune diseases.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Sulfathiazole is a sulfonamide antibacterial agent with a chemical structure similar to that of the sulfa drugs. It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including those resistant to other antibiotics. Sulfathiazole has been shown to be effective against infectious diseases caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Salmonella typhi. The mechanism of action of sulfathiazole is not fully understood. One hypothesis is that it inhibits the synthesis of folic acid in bacteria by inhibiting enzymes involved in purine metabolism. This drug also has complex pharmacological effects on human cells because it can inhibit both receptor activity and enzyme activity in complex cellular processes such as protein synthesis and DNA synthesis.