Abstract
Marine sponges are a rich source of biologically active secondary metabolites with novel chemical structures. Eighty four anti-inflammatory compounds have been isolated from marine sponges. This is the first comprehensive review presenting the structures and anti-inflammatory activities of marine sponge metabolites. (100 references).
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents* / chemistry
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents* / isolation & purification
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents* / pharmacology
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Carrageenan / chemistry
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Edema / chemically induced
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Edema / prevention & control
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Humans
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Molecular Conformation
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Phospholipases A / antagonists & inhibitors
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Porifera / chemistry*
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Superoxides / antagonists & inhibitors
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Superoxides
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Carrageenan
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Phospholipases A