01-01-2008 | Review
Bioactive cyclobutane-containing alkaloids
Published in: Journal of Natural Medicines | Issue 1/2008
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The present review describes research on novel natural cyclobutane-containing alkaloids and synthetic compounds isolated from terrestrial and marine species. More than 210 compounds have been confirmed to show antimicrobial, antibacterial, anticancer, and other activities. Structures, origins, biosynthesis, photodimerization, and biological activities of a selection of cyclobutane-containing alkaloids and selected synthethic analogs of natural alkaloids are reviewed.