Anilines

4-Bromo-2-chloroaniline (4BCA) is an exciplex that forms in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and chloride ions. It is unreactive with fluconazole and other related molecules, but is able to photoreduce hydrogen peroxide. The molecular mechanism of 4BCA is a result of its ability to form a covalent bond with DNA containing pyrimidine bases. This reaction results in the formation of pyrimidine dimers, which can lead to cell death through the inhibition of DNA synthesis and repair. 4BCA has been shown to be effective against cancer cells at high concentrations, but does not affect healthy cells. The effectiveness against cancer cells may be due to the fact that this exciplex reacts with uv irradiation and irradiation, which leads to a higher concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzamide (THB) is an active agent that inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin J2. It has been shown to inhibit the uptake of fatty acids in rat liver cells by blocking fatty acid binding proteins. THB has also been shown to inhibit the chemical structures of nitro and epidermal growth factor. 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzamide can be used as a cancer treatment by inhibiting the growth and spread of cancer cells. This drug is also believed to have a protective effect on the skin by reducing inflammation and increasing cell proliferation.
THB is currently being researched for its ability to suppress histone proteins and growth factors such as HGF or EGF in human HL60 cells.