Natural polysaccharides are being studied for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low
toxicity, and low cost in the fabrication of various hydrogel devices. However, due to their …

This review covers recent advances in the use of the squaramide moiety in chemical
research. We focus on the varied applications of squaramides under the broad headings of …

Gelatin is a natural biopolymer derived from collagen. Due to its many advantages, such as
swelling capacity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and commercial availability, gelatin is …

Quinoline-containing compounds, such as quinine and chloroquine, have a long-standing
history as potent antimalarial agents. However, the increasing resistance of the Plasmodium …

Exceptionally powerful anion receptors have been constructed by placing squaramide
groups in axial positions on a steroidal framework. The steroid preorganizes the squaramide …

Squaramides represent a class of vinylogous amides that are derived from the squarate
oxocarbon dianion. While they have been known since the 1950s, squaramides have only …

In this review, we summarize the published data on squaric acid analogues with a special
focus on their use in medicinal chemistry and as potential drugs. Squaric acid is an …

A library comprising 44 diversely substituted aurones derivatives was synthesized by
straightforward aldol condensation reactions of benzofuranones and the appropriately …

Access to basic drugs is a major issue in developing countries. Chagas disease caused by
Trypanosoma cruzi is a paradigmatic example of a chronic disease without an effective …

Malaria is an infectious disease causing vast mortality and morbidity worldwide. Although
antimalarial drugs are effective in several parts of the world, there is a serious threat to …