Bioactive Constituents of Marine Sponges of the Genus Spongosorites

  • Bao, Baoquan (College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University) ;
  • Hong, Jongki (College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chong-O. (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology) ;
  • Cho, Hee Young (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology) ;
  • Jung, Jee H. (College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University)
  • Published : 2006.09.30

Abstract

This report reviews the literatures on chemical constituents of marine sponges of the genus Spongosorites and also highlights our own research. Specific biological activities of the metabolites from these sponges include: cytotoxic, antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacological activities.

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