Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Biosynthesis of Lipids01:29

Biosynthesis of Lipids

Microbial membranes exhibit remarkable diversity in lipid composition, reflecting evolutionary adaptations to various environmental conditions. The three domains of life—Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya—synthesize membrane lipids through distinct biosynthetic pathways, leading to fundamental structural differences that impact membrane stability, function, and adaptability.Fatty Acid-Based Lipids in Bacteria and EukaryaBacteria and eukaryotes share a common fatty acid biosynthesis pathway, which...
Diversity of Protists III01:27

Diversity of Protists III

Rhizaria are a diverse group of unicellular protists characterized by their threadlike cytoplasmic extensions known as pseudopodia. These structures aid in both locomotion and feeding, giving Rhizaria an amoeboid appearance. Their amoeboid morphology once led to taxonomic confusion, but molecular phylogenetics has clarified their evolutionary placement and emphasized their shared use of pseudopodia despite divergent lineages.This clade comprises diverse lineages such as Chlorarachniophyta,...
Red Algae01:23

Red Algae

Red algae, also known as rhodophytes, are primarily found in marine environments, though some species inhabit freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. These organisms exist in both unicellular and multicellular forms, with some multicellular varieties reaching macroscopic sizes.As phototrophic organisms, red algae contain chlorophyll a; however, their chloroplasts lack chlorophyll b. Instead, they possess phycobiliproteins, which serve as major light-harvesting pigments, similar to those found in...
Other Algae01:19

Other Algae

The group Stramenopiles include some phototrophic microorganisms. Members of this group possess flagella covered in numerous short, hairlike extensions, a feature that inspired the group's name, derived from the Latin words for "straw" and "hair." Some of the main categories of Stramenopiles include diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae.Diatoms are unicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes, with over 200 known genera. They play a key role in the planktonic communities of both marine and...
IP3/DAG Signaling Pathway01:11

IP3/DAG Signaling Pathway

Membrane lipids such as phosphatidylinositol (PI) are precursors for several membrane-bound and soluble second messengers. Specific kinases phosphorylate PI and produce phosphorylated inositol phospholipids. One such inositol phospholipids are the  phosphatidylinositol-4,5 bisphosphate [PI(4,5)P2], present in the inner half of the lipid bilayer. Upon ligand binding, GPCR stimulates Gq proteins to turn on phospholipase Cꞵ. Activated phospholipase Cꞵ cleaves PI(4,5)P2 and produces two-second...
Lipids as Anchors01:32

Lipids as Anchors

In the plasma membrane, the lipids forming the bilayer can also act as an anchor to tether proteins to the membrane. The three main types of lipid anchors found in eukaryotes are – prenyl groups, fatty acyl groups, and glycosylphosphatidylinositol or GPI groups. Prenyl and fatty acyl groups act as anchors on the cytosolic surface of the membrane, whereas GPI anchors proteins on the extracellular side.
The carboxy-terminal of most of the prenylated proteins, such as Ras proteins, contains the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Biopierces: drug-eluting ear tags for infection prevention in animal tagging.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

Variovoracins: new glycolipopeptide biosurfactants identified by surfactant screening and genome mining.

RSC advances·2026
Same author

Ascophyllum nodosum based plant biostimulant shapes the bacterial community in the rhizosphere of corn.

BMC plant biology·2025
Same author

Evaluation of phenotypic and behavioral toxicity of micro- and nano-plastic polystyrene particles in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology·2025
Same author

Untargeted Metabolomic Analysis Reveals a Potential Role of Saponins in the Partial Resistance of Pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i>) Against a Root Rot Pathogen, <i>Aphanomyces euteiches</i>.

Phytopathology·2024
Same author

Discovery of the Lipopeptides Albubactins A-H from <i>Streptomyces albidoflavus</i> RKJM0023 via Chemical Elicitation with Rhamnolipids and Synthesis of Albubactin A.

Journal of natural products·2024
Same journal

Inhibitors of nutrient pathways: nature's overlooked antibiotic arsenal.

Natural product reports·2026
Same journal

Challenges in the complexity-to-diversity strategy for natural product-like compound synthesis: two sides of the same coin.

Natural product reports·2026
Same journal

SAM-dependent methyltransferases: from chemoenzymatic natural product synthesis to industrial application.

Natural product reports·2026
Same journal

Visual cycle-derived bisretinoids as endogenous natural products: enzyme-free formation, photochemical reactivity, and retinal degeneration.

Natural product reports·2026
Same journal

Non-strigolactone natural products interfering with parasitic weed development.

Natural product reports·2026
Same journal

Biosynthetic crosstalk in bacteria: routes to chimeric natural products.

Natural product reports·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products
07:59

A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products

Published on: October 4, 2019

Diterpenes from gorgonian corals.

Fabrice Berrue1, Russell G Kerr

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3, Canada.

Natural Product Reports
|April 24, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Gorgonian corals yield novel diterpenes with potential biological activity. This review details 602 new compounds from 1995-2008, exploring their structures and biosynthesis.

More Related Videos

A Fish-feeding Laboratory Bioassay to Assess the Antipredatory Activity of Secondary Metabolites from the Tissues of Marine Organisms
16:03

A Fish-feeding Laboratory Bioassay to Assess the Antipredatory Activity of Secondary Metabolites from the Tissues of Marine Organisms

Published on: January 11, 2015

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Targeted Metabolomics of Hard Coral Samples
09:01

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Targeted Metabolomics of Hard Coral Samples

Published on: October 13, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products
07:59

A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products

Published on: October 4, 2019

A Fish-feeding Laboratory Bioassay to Assess the Antipredatory Activity of Secondary Metabolites from the Tissues of Marine Organisms
16:03

A Fish-feeding Laboratory Bioassay to Assess the Antipredatory Activity of Secondary Metabolites from the Tissues of Marine Organisms

Published on: January 11, 2015

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Targeted Metabolomics of Hard Coral Samples
09:01

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Targeted Metabolomics of Hard Coral Samples

Published on: October 13, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Marine Natural Products Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacognosy

Background:

  • Gorgonian corals are prolific sources of diverse and novel chemical structures.
  • Marine natural products, particularly from corals, often exhibit significant biological activities.
  • Diterpenes are a common class of compounds found in gorgonians, with diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe novel diterpenoid compounds isolated from gorgonian corals between 1995 and April 2008.
  • To focus on the chemical structures and biological activities of these newly discovered compounds.
  • To discuss advancements in understanding the biosynthetic pathways of selected gorgonian diterpenes.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of scientific articles published from 1995 to April 2008.
  • Chemical structure elucidation of isolated natural products using spectroscopic methods.
  • Evaluation of biological activities reported for the identified compounds.

Main Results:

  • Identification and characterization of 602 new compounds from 177 articles.
  • Diterpenes represent the most abundant class of natural products from the studied gorgonian families (Briareidae, Gorgoniidae, Plexauridae).
  • Reported biological activities include cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Conclusions:

  • Gorgonian corals remain a vital resource for discovering novel diterpenoids with therapeutic potential.
  • Continued research into gorgonian natural products is crucial for drug discovery and understanding marine biodiversity.
  • Further investigation into biosynthetic pathways can aid in the sustainable production of valuable compounds.