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CHEMBL1483

ALBENDAZOLE
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CCCSc1ccc2[nH]c(NC(=O)OC)nc2c1
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Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL1483
Name ALBENDAZOLE
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key HXHWSAZORRCQMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes
Active Moiety CHEMBL1665

Known Names

Albendazol Albendazole Albendazolum Albenza Andazol Eskazole NSC-220008 SK&F 62979 SK&F-62979 Valbazen Zentel
9
Targets
55
Activities
2
Assay Types
4
PK Parameters
20
Publications
11
Known Names
17
Indications
2
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

265.3
MW (Da)
3.24
ALogP
4
HBA
2
HBD
67.0
PSA (Ų)
0.83
QED
0
Ro5 Violations
4
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 1996
Availability Prescription
Chirality Achiral

Routes of Administration

Oral

Flags

Natural Product Prodrug
USAN Stem -bendazole
USAN Year 1976

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C12H15N3O2S
MW 265.34
Aromatic Rings 2
Heavy Atoms 18
NP-Likeness -1.49

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Tubulin inhibitor INHIBITOR Tubulin ✓ ✓
Tubulin inhibitor INHIBITOR Tubulin ✓ ✓

Indications

Helminthiasis Infections Neurocysticercosis Ectoparasitic Infestations Elephantiasis, Filarial Filariasis HIV Infections Malaria Malnutrition Onchocerciasis Strongyloidiasis Toxocariasis Hookworm Infections Onchocerciasis, Ocular Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Trichuriasis Intestinal Diseases

ATC Classification

P02CA03
albendazole
Level 1: ANTIPARASITIC PRODUCTS, INSECTICIDES AND REPELLENTS
Level 2: ANTHELMINTICS

Activity Summary

IC50 51 meas. best 7.43
EC50 4 meas. best 6.47

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
Giardia intestinalis
CHEMBL612652
 IC50 7.43 7.2832 37.0 22
Unchecked
CHEMBL612545
 IC50 7.42 6.4814 37.7 14
Nippostrongylus brasiliensis
CHEMBL613822
 EC50 6.47 6.47 340.0 2
NON-PROTEIN TARGET
CHEMBL3879801
 IC50 6.39 5.67 410.0 2
Unchecked
CHEMBL612545
 EC50 6.24 6.24 580.0 1
PC-3M
CHEMBL4296484
 EC50 5.94 5.94 1150.0 1
Trichomonas vaginalis
CHEMBL612884
 IC50 5.8 5.8 1590.5 5
Trypanosoma cruzi
CHEMBL368
 IC50 4.91 4.91 12320.0 1
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
CHEMBL612348
 IC50 4.83 4.83 14700.0 1
Entamoeba histolytica
CHEMBL612853
 IC50 4.25 4.25 56330.0 6

Pharmacokinetic Data

Parameter Value Units Species
CL 12.59 uL.min-1.(10^6cells)-1 Homo sapiens
CL 34.67 mL.min-1.g-1 Homo sapiens
CL 83.18 uL.min-1.(10^6cells)-1 Rattus norvegicus
T1/2 8.0 hr -

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Target Type Rel. Value Units pChEMBL Assay PubMed
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 In vitro antiprotozoal activity against Giardia lamblia 11206455
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 The compound was tested in vitro against the protozoa Giardia lamblia, for the i... 12127542
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiprotozoal activity against Giardia intestinalis IMSS:0981:1 trophozoites aft... 19186059
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiprotozoal activity against Giardia intestinalis IMSS:0989:1 after 48 hrs 20430484
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiprotozoan activity against Giardia intestinalis IMSS:0989:1 trophozoites com... 22047694
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiparasitic activity against Giardia duodenalis IMSS:0989 after 48 hrs 22464423
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiprotozoal activity against trophozoite stage of Giardia intestinalis IMSS:09... 23731944
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Antiparasitic activity against trophozoite stage of Giardia intestinalis IMSS:09... 28595066
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 37.0 nM 7.43 Giardicidal activity against Giardia intestinalis IMSS isolate incubated for 48 ... 33360795
Unchecked IC50 = 37.7 nM 7.42 PubChem BioAssay. Decreased HeLa cell count-IC50. (Class of assay: confirmator... -
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 47.0 nM 7.33 Giardicidal activity against Giardia intestinalis WB ATCC 30957 incubated for 48... 33360795
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 54.0 nM 7.27 Giardicidal activity against metronidazole-resistant Giardia intestinalis incuba... 33360795
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis WB (ATCC 30957) incubated for 3... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis Ac2 incubated for 3 days by flu... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis Ec2 incubated for 3 days by flu... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis GS/M-83-H7 (ATCC 50581) incubat... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis G1 incubated for 3 days by fluo... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis Ah1 incubated for 3 days by flu... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis Ah2 incubated for 3 days by flu... 32869995
Giardia intestinalis IC50 = 55.0 nM 7.26 Antigiardial activity against Giardia duodenalis Ac1 incubated for 3 days by flu... 32869995

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3885881 Rattus norvegicus 270
- 10.1016/0960-894X(96)00405-2 Rattus norvegicus 24
38069814 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01326 Echinococcus granulosus 22
22194678 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002310 Hepatotoxicity 14
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 Unchecked 11
25740159 10.1016/j.bmcl.2015.02.013 No relevant target 9
32869995 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c00910 Giardia intestinalis 9
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 8
38069814 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01326 ADMET 8
17600722 10.1016/j.bmc.2007.06.017 Trichinella spiralis 7
36921525 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115268 Toxocara canis 6
21414695 10.1016/j.ejmech.2011.02.052 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 6
20430484 10.1016/j.ejmech.2010.03.050 Trichinella spiralis 6
33360795 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.113110 Giardia intestinalis 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3301361 ADMET 5
11206455 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)00619-3 Rattus norvegicus 4
11206455 10.1016/s0960-894x(00)00619-3 Trichinella spiralis 4
22464423 10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.03.014 Caco-2 4
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3301361 No relevant target 4
22464423 10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.03.014 No relevant target 4

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