3 structural elements: the pyriding ring, the benzimidazole ring system and the sulfinyl linking chain· Replacement of SOCH2 or extending the link by various groups leads to loss of activity· In pyridine ring system degree of nucleophilicity (rather than basicity) of N reflects the ease of intermediates formation, substitution at 6'-position results in loss of activity as disfavoring steric interaction· Substitutions in benzimidazole ring does not change the activity to a great extent, introduction of electron withdrawing substituents, like 5'-NO2, 5'-MeSO, 5'-CF3, leads to decreased enzyme inhibition