Natural products from marine algae of the genus Osmundaria (Rhodophyceae, Ceramiales)

Nat Prod Commun. 2013 Apr;8(4):533-8.

Abstract

The present work is a review of the natural products isolated from red marine algae of the genus Osmundaria (including Vidalia), which intends to encompass their occurrence in the species of this genus, the possible synonymies, their geographic distribution, their structural variety and their biological potential as prototypes for the pharmaceutical industry and as active principles of cosmetics. At the end, we provide a table with these natural products and their biological activities.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products / isolation & purification*
  • Rhodophyta / metabolism*

Substances

  • Biological Products