A new family of sesterterpenoids isolated around the Pacific Rim
Abstract
Covering: 2009 up to the end of 2017
There has been a recent eruption in the number of known marine sesterterpenoids which have been isolated from Pacific Rim marine organisms. These compounds have novel and unusual structures that exhibit incredibly potent and varied bioactivities. This review details the isolation, biological testing and prospects for this exciting new family with discussion of their potential biogenetic origins.
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