Benzimidazole based derivatives as anticancer agents: Structure activity relationship analysis for various targets

Benzimidazole, the benzo derivative of imidazole, is a class of bicyclic aromatic organic compound consisting of six‐membered benzene ring fused to five‐membered imidazole at 4‐ and 5‐positions of the imidazole ring. It is a vital pharmacophore of many biologically active heterocyclic compounds with a variety of pharmacological activities. Over the time, benzimidazole and its derivatives have evolved as vibrant heterocyclic systems due to their...