Anti-infective Natural Products from Cyanobacteria
Timo Horst Johannes Niedermeyer1
1German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Tübingen and University of Tübingen, Interfaculty Institute for Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Tübingen, Germany.
Abstract:
Cyanobacteria are a promising yet underexplored source for novel natural products with potent biological activities. While predominantly cytotoxic compounds have been isolated from cyanobacteria in the past, there are also a significant number of compounds known that possess anti-infective activities. As the need for novel anti-infective lead compounds is high, this manuscript aims at giving a concise overview on the current knowledge about anti-infective secondary metabolites isolated from cyanobacteria. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiprotozoal, and molluscicidal activities are discussed. Covering up to February 2015.
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