Review of new oxadiazole compounds patented from 2010 to 2012

Oxadiazole derivatives exhibit a range of biological activities including antiviral, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects.

• Oxadiazoles are five-membered heterocyclic compounds of interest in medicinal chemistry.
• These compounds can have various regioisomeric forms, influencing their biological activity.
• Reported studies from 2010 to 2012 indicate oxadiazole derivatives demonstrate diverse pharmacological effects.
• The compounds may serve as bioisosteres for ester and amide functionalities in drug design.
• There is ongoing interest in exploring oxadiazole motifs for their potential therapeutic applications.

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