Marine-derived Aspergillus species as a source of bioactive secondary metabolites

Mar Biotechnol (NY). 2013 Oct;15(5):499-519. doi: 10.1007/s10126-013-9506-3. Epub 2013 May 25.

Abstract

This report reviews biologically active secondary metabolites from marine-derived members of the fungal genus Aspergillus. Pharmacological activities and biological roles of the secondary metabolites from marine-derived Aspergillus spp. were addressed in respect of pharmaceutical potential.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / analysis*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Aspergillus / chemistry*
  • Aspergillus / metabolism
  • Biological Products / analysis*
  • Biological Products / pharmacology*
  • Cytotoxins / analysis*
  • Cytotoxins / pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery*
  • Marine Biology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Secondary Metabolism*
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Biological Products
  • Cytotoxins