CAS 30235-26-8: 4-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine

2-Amino-4-(2-pyridyl)thiazole

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4-Pyridin-2-yl-thiazol-2-ylamine is a drug candidate that has been shown to inhibit the growth of mycobacteria and fungi. It inhibits the activity of an enzyme called dehydrogenase, which is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and other important compounds. The drug also binds to a protein called autophagy, which is involved in cell recycling. 4-Pyridin-2-yl-thiazol-2-ylamine has shown promising results for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, with no toxic side effects observed in animal studies. This drug may be useful as an antimicrobial agent against mycobacteria and fungi because it inhibits their growth by binding to copper chloride ions and neutral pH conditions.