Naturally Occurring Oxazole-Containing Peptides
Jessica T. Mhlongo, Edikarlos M. Brasil, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Alberício
Abstract
Oxazole-containing peptides are mostly of marine origin and they form an intriguing family with a broad range of biological activities. Here we classify these peptides on the basis of their chemical structure and discuss a number of representatives of each class that reflect the extraordinary potential of this family as a source of new drugs.
Topics & Concepts
OxazoleComputational biologyChemistryBiologyCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryChemical Synthesis and AnalysisMicrobial Natural Products and BiosynthesisMarine Sponges and Natural Products