RESEARCH ARTICLE
Cyclobutane-Containing Alkaloids: Origin, Synthesis, and Biological Activities
Anastasia Sergeiko1, Vladimir V Poroikov1, Lumir O Hanuš2, Valery M Dembitsky*, 2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2008Volume: 2
First Page: 26
Last Page: 37
Publisher ID: TOMCJ-2-26
DOI: 10.2174/1874104500802010026
Article History:
Received Date: 6/3/2008Revision Received Date: 18/3/2008
Acceptance Date: 18/3/2008
Electronic publication date: 15/4/2008
Collection year: 2008

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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.