Exploring Bioactive Properties of Marine Cyanobacteria Isolated from the Portuguese Coast: High Potential as a Source of Anticancer Compounds

The oceans remain a major source of natural compounds with potential in pharmacology. In particular, during the last few decades, marine cyanobacteria have been in focus as producers of interesting bioactive compounds, especially for the treatment of cancer. In this study, the anticancer potential o...

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Main Authors: Margarida Costa, Mónica Garcia, João Costa-Rodrigues, Maria Sofia Costa, Maria João Ribeiro, Maria Helena Fernandes, Piedade Barros, Aldo Barreiro, Vitor Vasconcelos, Rosário Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/1/98