Design, synthesis, characterization, antibacterial and antifungal activities of a novel class of 5,7-diaryl-4,4-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyridino[3,4-d]-1,2,3-selenadiazoles.

Compound 26 is more potent against Escherichia coli. and 24 is more active against Staphylococcus aureus, beta-Heamolytic streptococcus, Vibreo cholerae, Salmonella typhii, and Shigella flexneri than the standard drug ciprofloxacin. Moreover, of all the compounds tested, 26 is more effective against Aspergillus flavus and Mucor, than the standard drug fluconazole.