Title:Green Synthesis of Molecules for the Treatment of Neglected Diseases
Volume: 23
Issue: 11
Author(s): João M. Anghinoni, Marina C. Dilelio, Cristiane Y.K. Shiguemoto, Ricardo F. Schumacher*, Adriano C.M. Baroni*Eder João Lenardão*
Affiliation:
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, UFSM, 97105-900, Santa
Maria, RS, Brazil
- Laboratório de Síntese e Química Medicinal (LASQUIM), Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Alimentos e Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul- UFMS, 79051-470, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
- Laboratório de Síntese Orgânica Limpa, LASOL, CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, UFPel. P.O. Box 354, 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
Keywords:
Neglected tropical diseases, Malaria, Chagas disease, Leishmania, Tuberculosis, APIs.
Abstract: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect mainly poor and marginalized populations of
tropical and subtropical areas in 150 countries. Many of the chemical processes involved in the synthesis
of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are highly polluting and inefficient, both in terms
of materials and energy-consuming. In this review, we present the green protocols developed in the
last 10 years to access new small molecules with potential applications in the treatment of leishmania,
tuberculosis, malaria, and Chagas disease. The use of alternative and efficient energy sources,
like microwaves and ultrasound, as well as reactions using green solvents and solvent-free protocols,
are discussed in this review.