Microalgal metabolites: a new perspective.
Occurrence of secondary metabolites in microalgae (protoctista) is discussed with respect to the phylogenic or taxonomic relationships of organisms. Biosynthetic mechanisms of certain metabolites such as paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins and polyether toxins are also discussed, and genetic aspects of the secondary metabolite production as well.
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Department of Pharmacognosy and Environmental Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston 02881, USA.
D002965:Classification; D004463:Ecology; D015777:Eicosanoids / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D004987:Ethers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism*; D018942:Macrolides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000737:chemistry; D010802:Phylogeny; D013261:Sterols / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D013559:Symbiosis
D015777:Eicosanoids; D004987:Ethers; D018942:Macrolides; D008387:Marine Toxins; D013261:Sterols