Thiazole-containing drug candidates

The study of thiazoles and their derivatives has continued to flourish primarily due to their importance as both synthetic targets and drug candidates. This review chapter focuses on the syntheses and reactions of these 5-membered heterocyclic ring systems containing nitrogen and sulfur (or selenium or tellurium) (reported during 2005). The importance of these 7t-rich heterocycles in medicinal chemistry and natural products is also covered. 

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