Marine natural products: chemical and biological potential of seaweeds and their endophytic fungi

Marine natural products have currently been recognized as the most promising source of bioactive substances for drug discovery research. In this review, extraordinary metabolites from marine algae species are illustrated, as well as approaches for their isolation and determination of their biologica...

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Published inRevista brasileira de farmacognosia Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 906 - 920
Main Authors Oliveira, Ana Lígia Leandrini de, Felício, Rafael de, Debonsi, Hosana Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sociedade Brasileira de Farmacognosia 01.08.2012
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PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
algicolous fungi
marine natural products
endophytic fungi
marine algae
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Summary:Marine natural products have currently been recognized as the most promising source of bioactive substances for drug discovery research. In this review, extraordinary metabolites from marine algae species are illustrated, as well as approaches for their isolation and determination of their biological properties and pharmaceutical potential. Furthermore, marine endophytic microorganisms (from marine algae) are presented as a new subject for extensive investigation to find novel natural products, which make them a potentially rich and innovative source for new drug candidates.
ISSN:0102-695X
1981-528X
DOI:10.1590/S0102-695X2012005000083