Novel bioactive compounds from Actinomycetes: a short review (1988-1992)

Res Microbiol. 1993 Oct;144(8):633-42. doi: 10.1016/0923-2508(93)90066-b.

Abstract

Novel secondary metabolites continue to be isolated from Actinomycetes. Their biological activities and chemical structures show a wide range of diversity. This short review provides information on the compounds isolated between 1988 and 1992, and highlights interesting substances discovered during screening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycetales / metabolism*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / biosynthesis
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / isolation & purification*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / isolation & purification*
  • Antiviral Agents / isolation & purification*
  • Endothelins / biosynthesis
  • Endothelins / isolation & purification
  • Herbicides / isolation & purification
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / isolation & purification*
  • In Vitro Techniques

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Endothelins
  • Herbicides
  • Immunosuppressive Agents