IMIDAZOLE-A NEW PROFILE OF VARIOUS PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

*Anupam, Supriya Maity, Shamim Ahmad, Sudha Singh and Gopalji Baranwal

ABSTRACT

Imidazole, a five member heterocyclic compound involved in research aimed to evaluate new products that possess interesting biological activities. These compounds reported for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal activities. Successful introduction of a imidazole nucleus is a common feature in the chemical structure of several COX-2 inhibitors. These derivatives are also known to possess antitubercular, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, anti-HIV, antiparkinsonian, antidiabetic and vasopressin via antagonist activities. The present review article focuses on the pharmacological profile of Imidazole with their potential activities.

Keywords: Imidazole, Five member heterocyclic ring, Pharmacological activities.