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Area of Science:

  • Natural Product Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Dimeric sesquiterpenoids are complex natural products with diverse biological activities.
  • Previous reviews have provided foundational knowledge on these compounds.
  • A comprehensive update is needed to cover recent advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in the isolation and identification of natural dimeric sesquiterpenoids.
  • To discuss the bioactivity and biomimetic synthesis of these metabolites.
  • To provide a detailed analysis of the biogenesis of dimeric sesquiterpenoids and include structural revisions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search and compilation of studies published between July 2010 and August 2019.
  • Analysis of reported isolation techniques and structural elucidation methods.
  • Review of bioactivity assays and biomimetic synthesis strategies.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in isolating and identifying novel dimeric sesquiterpenoids.
  • Various bioactivities have been reported, highlighting their therapeutic potential.
  • Biomimetic synthesis approaches have advanced, aiding in structural confirmation and understanding biogenesis.
  • Several structural revisions have been proposed and accepted.

Conclusions:

  • The field of dimeric sesquiterpenoids has seen substantial growth in the last decade.
  • Understanding their biogenesis is crucial for future synthetic efforts and drug discovery.
  • Continued research is essential to fully explore the potential of these natural products.