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Synthesis and Development of Indole Based 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists as Anti-Emetic Drugs in Oncology: An Update.

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An important group of anti-emetic drugs used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy contains an indole moiety in their structures, working as 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 serotonin receptor… Click to show full abstract

An important group of anti-emetic drugs used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy contains an indole moiety in their structures, working as 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist (5-HT3). This revision is focused on compounds bearing an indole core that present a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist activity that has been successfully used as anti-emetic drugs, reducing chemotherapy adverse secondary effects during cancer treatment. Their synthesis, biological activities, and some outstanding characteristics are discussed, affording a general outlook towards the development of more efficient anti-emetic drugs.

Keywords: anti emetic; ht3 receptor; emetic drugs; oncology; synthesis

Journal Title: Current medicinal chemistry
Year Published: 2021

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