Naturally-occurring nitro compounds

Nat Prod Rep. 2011 Jan;28(1):152-67. doi: 10.1039/c0np00024h. Epub 2010 Dec 3.

Abstract

Naturally-occurring nitro compounds display great structural diversity, and a wide range of biological activities. This review summarizes current information on the structures of naturally-occurring nitro compounds and on the biosynthesis of the nitro group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products* / chemistry
  • Biological Products* / isolation & purification
  • Biological Products* / metabolism
  • Biological Products* / pharmacology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitro Compounds* / chemistry
  • Nitro Compounds* / isolation & purification
  • Nitro Compounds* / metabolism
  • Nitro Compounds* / pharmacology

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Nitro Compounds