title: Synthetic studies towards the pectenotoxins: a review.
abstract: In this article we provide an overview of synthetic studies towards pectenotoxins (PTXs) that have been reported by several research groups. The difficulties encountered in the synthesis of these series of polyketides are highlighted by the fact that only one total synthesis of PTX4 and PTX8 has been completed to date. The strategies used in the critical bond forming steps and the introduction of key stereogenic centres are compared and contrasted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Auckland, 23 Symonds St., Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Rosliana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Halim
authors.forename: Margaret A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Brimble
mesh_terms: D005663:Furans / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D018942:Macrolides / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D011714:Pyrans / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D000095702:Polyether Toxins
chemical_list: D005663:Furans; D018942:Macrolides; D008387:Marine Toxins; D011714:Pyrans; C098380:pectenotoxin 2; D000095702:Polyether Toxins