Aminothiazole (2-Aminothiazole) is a beginning point for synthesis of many compounds including sulfur drugs, biocides, fungicides, dyes and chemical reaction accelerators.IC50 value:Target:2-Aminothiazole can be used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and it has antibacterial activity. Also used as the acid tartrate. Recent studies using prion-infected neuroblastoma cell lines have suggested that aminothiazole may be used as a therapeutic drug for prion diseases.
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[1]. Gallardo-Godoy A, et al. 2-Aminothiazoles as therapeutic leads for prion diseases. J Med Chem. 2011 Feb 24;54(4):1010-21.