The chemistry and biology of guanidine natural products
Abstract
Covering: 2012 to 2014. Previous review: Nat. Prod. Rep., 2012, 29, 1382
The present review discusses the isolation, structure determination, synthesis, biosynthesis and biological activities of secondary metabolites bearing a guanidine group. Topics include non-ribosomal peptides, alkaloids, guanidine-bearing terpenes, polyketides and shikimic acid derivatives from natural sources. A critical analysis of some yet underdeveloped aspects of guanidine metabolites is also presented.