Synthesis and mitogenic activity of new imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0223-5234(91)90067-W

Eight new imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles were synthesized in order to evaluate their ability to stimulate the proliferation of thymic lymphocytes. The 2-chloro (5-8) proved more active than the 2,3-dimethyl derivatives (1-4): in particular compounds 6 and 7 were more active than levamisole.