TY  - JOUR
AU  - Khamooshi, Ferydoon
AU  - Doraji-Bonjar, Samaneh
AU  - Modarresi-Alam, Ali Reza
AU  - Mohammadi, Mohammad Hasan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/01/04
TI  - The Role of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds in Chemical Neuroscience: Implications for Drug Development
JO  - OBM Neurobiology
SP  - 318
VL  - 10
IS  - 01
AB  - The study explores the crucial biological function of nitrogen in cyclic and acyclic structures with resonance potential, including tetrazoles, pyrroles, piperidines, and carbamates, within the realm of chemical neuroscience. It highlights the importance of these compounds for their biological properties and their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to reach the central nervous system (CNS). The study emphasizes the necessity for neurochemical drugs, like morphine, to effectively cross the BBB, as modifications to their nitrogen structure can significantly impact their pharmacological effects. Additionally, the research explores the biochemical mechanisms of opioid and opioid-like analgesics, focusing on the impact of nitrogen heteroatoms and resonance on the stability of drug structures. The results highlight the importance of nitrogen-containing compounds in drug development, especially in pain management and other central nervous system applications. This document provides a thorough overview of the synthesis, characterization, and uses of different nitrogen heterocycles in medicinal chemistry.
SN  - 2573-4407
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601318
DO  - 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601318
ID  - Khamooshi2026
ER  -