Schiff bases: A short review of their antimicrobial activities

Silva, Cleiton Moreira da; Silva, Daniel L. da; Modolo, Luzia V.; Alves, Rosemeire B.; Resende, Maria Aparecida de; Martins, Cleide Viviane Buzanello; Fátima, Ângelo de

doi:10.1016/j.jare.2010.05.004

reviewJournal of Advanced ResearchJun 11, 2010GOLD OA

Schiff bases: A short review of their antimicrobial activities

CMCleiton Moreira da Silva DLDaniel L. da Silva LVLuzia V. Modolo RBRosemeire B. Alves MAMaria Aparecida de Resende

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais · Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná

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Abstract

Schiff bases are aldehyde- or ketone-like compounds in which the carbonyl group is replaced by an imine or azomethine group. They are widely used for industrial purposes and also exhibit a broad range of biological activities. This short review compiles examples of the most promising antimalarial, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral Schiff bases. An overview of synthetic methodologies used for the preparation of Schiff bases is also described.

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Schiff base
Imine
Antifungal
Aldehyde
Ketone
Combinatorial chemistry
Chemistry
Antimicrobial

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