2,(alpha-hydroxybenzyl)-benzimidazole (HBB) as an aid in virus classification.
1961
H J EGGERS, and
I TAMM
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D007093
Imidazoles
Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
D001562
Benzimidazoles
Compounds with a BENZENE fused to IMIDAZOLES.
D014780
Viruses
Minute infectious agents whose genomes are composed of DNA or RNA, but not both. They are characterized by a lack of independent metabolism and the inability to replicate outside living host cells.