Glycosides from marine sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae): structures, taxonomical distribution, biological activities and biological roles

Mar Drugs. 2012 Aug;10(8):1671-1710. doi: 10.3390/md10081671. Epub 2012 Aug 10.

Abstract

Literature data about glycosides from sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae) are reviewed. Structural diversity, biological activities, taxonomic distribution and biological functions of these natural products are discussed.

Keywords: activities; biological functions; glycosides; sponges; structures; taxonomic distribution.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Biological Products / isolation & purification*
  • Biological Products / pharmacology
  • Glycosides / chemistry
  • Glycosides / isolation & purification*
  • Glycosides / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Porifera / chemistry*

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Glycosides