Bioactive Prenyl- and Terpenyl-Quinones/Hydroquinones of Marine Origin †

The sea is a rich source of biological active compounds, among which terpenyl-quinones/hydroquinones constitute a family of secondary metabolites with diverse pharmacological properties. The chemical diversity and bioactivity of those isolated from marine organisms in the last 10 years are summarize...

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Main Authors: Pablo A. García, Ángela P. Hernández, Arturo San Feliciano, Mª Ángeles Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/16/9/292
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Summary:The sea is a rich source of biological active compounds, among which terpenyl-quinones/hydroquinones constitute a family of secondary metabolites with diverse pharmacological properties. The chemical diversity and bioactivity of those isolated from marine organisms in the last 10 years are summarized in this review. Aspects related to synthetic approaches towards the preparation of improved bioactive analogues from inactive terpenoids are also outlined.
ISSN:1660-3397