Assessing calcareous sponges and their associated bacteria for the discovery of new bioactive natural products.

Nat Prod Rep

Laboratoire Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, UMR 7245 MNHN-CNRS, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 57 Rue Cuvier, C.P. 54, 75005 Paris, France.

Published: July 2012

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article discusses the chemistry and microbiology of calcareous sponges, emphasizing their significance as filter-feeding marine organisms.
  • It highlights the potential for these sponges and their bacteria to lead to the discovery of new natural products with bioactive properties.
  • The study presents 103 compounds related to calcareous sponges and includes a comprehensive list of 116 references for further reading.

Article Abstract

An overview of the chemistry and microbiology of calcareous sponges (Calcispongiae) is provided, highlighting the potential of these sessile filter-feeding marine invertebrates and their associated bacteria for the discovery of new bioactive natural products. 103 compounds are presented and 116 references cited.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2np20040fDOI Listing

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