2025/01/01 by Frederik Simonsen Bro, Luca Laraia · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Materials Science · #Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds #Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
paper · doi:10.1039/d4sc08017c
openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/25
Natural products play a major role in the discovery of novel bioactive compounds. In this regard, the synthesis of natural product-inspired and -derived analogues is an active field that is further developing. Several strategies and principles for the design of such compounds have been developed to streamline their access and synthesis. This perspective describes how individual strategies or their elements can be combined depending on the project goal. Illustrative examples are shown that demonstrate the blurred lines between approaches and how they can work in concert to discover new biologically active molecules. Lastly, a general set of guidelines for choosing an appropriate strategy combination for the specific purpose is presented.