Review on the secondary metabolites from Xestospongia sponges and their bioactivities.
- Author:
Linfu LIANG
;
Haili LIU
;
Yufen LI
;
Wenquan MA
;
Yuewei GUO
;
Wenfei HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
2014;49(9):1218-37
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The genus Xestospongia is one of the most widespread genera of sponges, containing abundant secondary metatolites with novel structures and potent bioactivities. The main structure types of secondary metatolites found in this genus are alkaloids, quinines, terpens, steroids, lipids, polyketones, etc. These metatolites exhibit a variety of bioactivities, such as cytotoxic, antibacterial and antiviral activities. This paper reviews the progress in the chemistry and pharmacological activities of the second metabolities from sponges of Xestospongia, especially for recent five years, with the aim for further research.
