Abstract
This review discusses approaches to identify, clone, and express bioactive metabolite genes from symbionts of marine invertebrates. Criteria for proving symbiotic origin of bioactive metabolites are presented, followed by a comprehensive, practically-oriented overview of techniques to be applied. The Bugula neritina/Endobugula sertula association is used as a primary example, but other symbioses are discussed. Thirty-six compounds are presented and 111 references are cited.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 122-142 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Natural Product Reports |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry