Synthesis, characterization and metal coordination of a potential β-lactamase inhibitor: 5-Methyl-2-phenoxymethyl-3-H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (PIMA)

Among relevant metal ions in biological systems, zinc and iron play a key role as active partners of the catalytic machinery. In particular, the inhibition of metal enzymes that are involved in physiological and pathological processes has been deeply investigated for the rational design of selective...

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Main Authors: Chiara Romagnoli, Fabio Prati, Rois Benassi, Giulia Orteca, Monica Saladini, Erika Ferrari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Arabian Journal of Chemistry
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878535215003196