Synfacts 2010(6): 0625-0625  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219850
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of Dihydroplakortin

Contributor(s): Steven V. Ley, Matthew O’Brien
S. Gemma, E. Gabellieri, S. S. Coccone, F. Marti, O. Taglialatela-Scafati, E. Novellino, G. Campiani*, S. Butini
University of Siena and Università di Napoli Federico II, Italy
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Publication History

Publication Date:
20 May 2010 (online)

Significance

Dihydroplakortin was isolated from the marine sponge Plakortis simplex and is representative of a family of endoperoxidic natural products which have received attention due to their biological activity (e.g., antimalarial).