Abstract
Marine organisms are a rich source of biologically active terpenes. Some of them exhibit antiviral, antifouling, antitumor, antimicrobial, antifungal, activities. The present paper reviews the latest progress in the chemistry and pharmacological activities of terpenoids from marine organisms.
Keywords: Biological activities, marine organisms, metabolites, structure, terpenes.
Current Organic Chemistry
Title:Terpenoids form the Sea: Chemical Diversity and Bioactivity
Volume: 18 Issue: 7
Author(s): Kuiwu Wang
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Keywords: Biological activities, marine organisms, metabolites, structure, terpenes.
Abstract: Marine organisms are a rich source of biologically active terpenes. Some of them exhibit antiviral, antifouling, antitumor, antimicrobial, antifungal, activities. The present paper reviews the latest progress in the chemistry and pharmacological activities of terpenoids from marine organisms.
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Wang Kuiwu, Terpenoids form the Sea: Chemical Diversity and Bioactivity, Current Organic Chemistry 2014; 18 (7) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138527281807140515150806
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138527281807140515150806 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5348 |
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