Infectious Disorders - Drug TargetsInfectious Disorders - Drug TargetsInfectious Disorders - Drug Targets1871-52652212-3989Bentham Science64576210.2174/0118715265274067240223040333MedicineResearch ArticleImidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine: Potent Biological Activity, SAR and Docking Investigations (2017-2022)NarayanAdityainfo@benthamscience.netPatelShivkantinfo@benthamscience.netBaileSunilinfo@benthamscience.netJainSurabhiinfo@benthamscience.netSharmaSmritiinfo@benthamscience.netCentre for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of BradfordDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be UniversityB. Pharmacy College Rampura-kakanpur, Gujarat Technological UniversityAmity Institute of Pharmacy,, Amity University0108202424811012025Copyright ©; 2024, Bentham Science Publishers2024Bentham Science Publishershttps://journals.eco-vector.com/1871-5265/article/view/645762

Background:Regarding scientific research, Imidazo[1,2-a] pyridine derivatives are constantly being developed due to the scaffold’s intriguing chemical structure and varied bio-logical activity. They are distinctive organic nitrogen-bridged heterocyclic compounds that have several uses in medicines, organometallics and natural products. It has become a vital tool for medicinal chemists.

Methods:In order to gather scientific information on Imidazo[1,2-a] pyridines derivative, Google, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and other databases were searched. In the current study, the medicinal value and therapeutic effect of Imidazo[1,2-a] pyridines were investigated using above mentioned databases. The current study analyzed the detailed pharmacological ac-tivities of Imidazo[1,2-a] pyridine analogs through literature from diverse scientific research works.

Results:Due to its wide range of biological activities, including antiulcer, anticonvulsant, anti-protozoal, anthelmintic, antiepileptic, antifungal, antibacterial, analgesic, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antituberculosis, and antitumor properties, imidazopyridine is one of the most significant structural skeletons in the field of natural and pharmaceutical products. An imidazopyridine scaffold serves as the basis for a number of therapeutically utilized medica-tions, including zolpidem, alpidem, olprinone, zolimidine, and necopidem.

Conclusion:This comprehensive study covers the period of the last five years, and it sheds light on the developments and emerging pharmacological actions of Imidazo[1,2-a] pyridines. Additionally, the structure-activity relationship and molecular docking studies are carefully documented throughout the paper, providing medicinal chemists with a clear picture for devel-oping new drugs.

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