
pmid: 27561360
Marine organisms play an important role in natural product‐based drug research due to accumulation of structurally unique and bioactive metabolites. The exploration of marine‐derived compounds may significantly extend the scientific knowledge of potential scaffolds for antibiotic drug discovery. Development of novel antitubercular agents is especially significant as the emergence of drug‐resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains remains threateningly high. Marine invertebrates (i.e., sponges, corals, gorgonians) as a source of new chemical entities are the center of research for several scientific groups, and the wide spectrum of biological activities of marine‐derived compounds encourages scientists to carry out investigations in the field of antibiotic research, including tuberculosis treatment. The present review covers published data on antitubercular natural products from marine invertebrates grouped according to their biogenetic origin. Studies on the structure–activity relationships of these important leads are highlighted as well.
Aquatic Organisms, Biological Products, Structure-Activity Relationship, Antitubercular Agents, Animals, Invertebrates
Aquatic Organisms, Biological Products, Structure-Activity Relationship, Antitubercular Agents, Animals, Invertebrates
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