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This review covers the 2003-2012 literature data published for natural products originating from marine red algae. The focus is on new antitumour substances, together with details related to the organism sourced. It emphasises 14 promising compounds (isolated from 13 species) whose chemical structures are briefly discussed.
Keywords: Antitumour activity, marine red algae, natural products, novel leads, SAR studies.
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:New Antitumour Natural Products from Marine Red Algae: Covering the Period from 2003 to 2012
Volume: 15 Issue: 9
Author(s): Boris Pejin, Katarina K. Jovanovic and Aleksandar G. Savic
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Keywords: Antitumour activity, marine red algae, natural products, novel leads, SAR studies.
Abstract: This review covers the 2003-2012 literature data published for natural products originating from marine red algae. The focus is on new antitumour substances, together with details related to the organism sourced. It emphasises 14 promising compounds (isolated from 13 species) whose chemical structures are briefly discussed.
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Pejin Boris, K. Jovanovic Katarina and G. Savic Aleksandar, New Antitumour Natural Products from Marine Red Algae: Covering the Period from 2003 to 2012, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2015; 15 (9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557515666150511152251
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557515666150511152251 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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