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Status and perspective of sponge chemosystematics
Erpenbeck, D.; van Soest, R.W. (2007). Status and perspective of sponge chemosystematics. Mar. Biotechnol. 9(1): 2-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10126-005-6109-7
In: Marine Biotechnology. Springer-Verlag: New York. ISSN 1436-2228; e-ISSN 1436-2236
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Keywords
    Animal products > Sponges
    Bioactive compounds
    Classification > Taxonomy > Chemotaxonomy
    Porifera [WoRMS]
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    bioactive compounds; chemosystematics; chemotaxonomy; Porifera; review;sponges
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  • Erpenbeck, D.
  • van Soest, R.W.
Abstract
    In addition to their pharmaceutical applications, sponges are an important source of compounds that are used to elucidate classification patterns and phylogenetic relationships. Here we present a review and outlook on chemosystematics in sponges in seven sections: Secondary metabolites in sponges; Further applications of bioactive compound research in sponges; Sponge chemotaxonomy; Pitfalls of sponge chemotaxonomy; The chemotaxonomic suitability of sponge compounds; Potential synapomorphic markers in sponges; and The future of sponge chemotaxonomy.
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