Cyclobutane-containing alkaloids: origin, synthesis, and biological activities.
THE OPEN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY JOURNAL 2008;
2:26-37. [PMID:
19696873 PMCID:
PMC2709475 DOI:
10.2174/1874104500802010026]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2008] [Revised: 03/18/2008] [Accepted: 03/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Present review describes research on novel natural cyclobutane-containing alkaloids isolated from terrestrial and marine species. More than 60 biological active compounds have been confirmed to have antimicrobial, antibacterial, antitumor, and other activities. The structures, synthesis, origins, and biological activities of a selection of cyclobutane-containing alkaloids are reviewed. With the computer program PASS some additional biological activities are also predicted, which point toward new possible applications of these compounds. This review emphasizes the role of cyclobutane-containing alkaloids as an important source of leads for drug discovery.
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