Biology and Ecology of Pharmaceutical Marine Tunicates
Biology and Ecology of Pharmaceutical Marine Tunicates
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0367337657 | 206 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 39 MB
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0367337657 | 206 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 39 MB
The ocean is a source of unique natural products, mainly accumulated in living organisms. The c.4000 species of tunicates or sea squirts (Phylum, Chordata; Subphylum, Urochordata) are a high-potential yet under-studied source of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals. The secondary metabolites such as alkaloids isolated from these organisms have led to the discovery of an approved anti-tumor drug, anti-cancer drugs Yondelis® and Aplidin®, as well as many others in clinical trial.