Planta Med 2015; 81(15): 1309-1325
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1546055
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Anti-infective Natural Products from Cyanobacteria

Timo Horst Johannes Niedermeyer
German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Tübingen and University of Tübingen, Interfaculty Institute for Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Tübingen, Germany
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Publication History

received 23 January 2015
revised 16 March 2015

accepted 13 April 2015

Publication Date:
17 June 2015 (online)

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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.