IMPORTANCE OF PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES IN BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

Indu Singh*

ABSTRACT

Pyridine is a six member ring of heterocyclic compound in which 5 carbons and one nitrogen atom present in ring.
Pyridine is very important part of heterocycles and some natural products. Defferent type of mediums are available
in the market that contain pyridine ring like omeprazole, Netupitant, Abomaciclib, Lorlatinib, Apalutamide and
Lvosidenib which are used treatment of cancer. Pyridine derivatives have various pharmacological applications
such as antibacterial, antifungal, anticonvulsant, anticancer agents. In this review article we have summarized the
pharmacological application of various pyridine derivatives.

Keywords: Pyridines, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory activity.