Synthesis and biological activity of natural thiazoles: An important class of heterocyclic compounds

The class of heterocyclic compounds known as thiazole is found in many natural and synthetic products with a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, anticonvulsant, antiparkinsonian and anti-inflammatory activities that can be well illustrated by the large number of drugs in the market containing this function group. Due to its importance, the aim of this review is to highlight the synthesis and biological activity of the thiazole natural products reported between 2000 and 2004.