Zymophora Group

Zymophoric groups are chemical compounds that are used in medicine to treat various diseases. They were developed in the 1950s and have been widely used in medicine ever since. Zymophoric groups are molecules consisting of two or more parts, one of which is the carrier and the other is the drug substance. The carrier is usually a polymer that allows the drug to easily penetrate cell membranes and reach the site of action.

One of the best known zymophoran groups is the taxane group. Taxanes are substances obtained from plants in the periwinkle family. They have antitumor effects and are used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer and other types of cancer.

Another example of zymophoric groups are prodrugs. Prodrugs are compounds that have no biological activity on their own but can be converted into active forms in the body. Prodrugs can be antibiotics, hormones and other substances.

Overall, zymophorous groups are important tools in medicine and science. They allow scientists to create new drugs that can be effective in treating various diseases.