Sordarin, an antifungal agent with a unique mode of action
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چکیده
The sordarin family of compounds, characterized by a unique tetracyclic diterpene core including a norbornene system, inhibits protein synthesis in fungi by stabilizing the ribosome/EF2 complex. This mode of action is in contrast to typical antifungals, which target the cell membrane. This unusual bioactivity makes sordarin a promising candidate for the development of new fungicidal agents, and provided the motivation for extensive research. Three total syntheses (by the Kato, Mander and Narasaka groups), modifications of the glycosyl unit, and changes to the diterpene core (Cuevas and Ciufolini models) will also be discussed in this review.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008