Natural Product Potential of the Genus Nocardiopsis

Mar Drugs. 2018 Apr 29;16(5):147. doi: 10.3390/md16050147.

Abstract

Actinomycetes are a relevant source of novel bioactive compounds. One of the pharmaceutically and biotechnologically important genera that attract natural products research is the genus Nocardiopsis, mainly for its ability to produce a wide variety of secondary metabolites accounting for its wide range of biological activities. This review covers the literature from January 2015 until February 2018 making a complete survey of all the compounds that were isolated from the genus Nocardiopsis, their biological activities, and natural sources, whenever applicable.

Keywords: Nocardiopsis; actinomycetes; bioactive; diversity; natural products.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actinobacteria / chemistry
  • Actinobacteria / metabolism*
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Biological Products / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Biological Products