Pinafide

Pinafide is a small molecule research compound with dual rodenticidal and antiprotozoal activity. It functions as a DNA intercalator, inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis and demonstrating cytostatic effects in vitro against HeLa and KB cells. Its research applications include studies in oncology, virology (DNA virus inhibition), and bacteriology (Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA ligase A inhibition), with evidence of in vivo activity and placental transfer in animal models.