Abstract
An overview of the chemistry and microbiology of calcareous sponges (Calcispongiae) is provided, highlighting the potential of these sessile filter-feeding marine invertebrates and their associated bacteria for the discovery of new bioactive natural products. 103 compounds are presented and 116 references cited.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Aquatic Organisms / chemistry*
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Bacteria / chemistry*
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Biological Products* / chemistry
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Biological Products* / isolation & purification
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Biological Products* / pharmacology
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Marine Biology
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Molecular Structure
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Porifera / microbiology*