Actinomycetes are one of the most efficient groups of secondary metabolite producers and
are very important from an industrial point of view. Among its various genera, Streptomyces …

Glycosylated lipids (GLs) are added-value lipid derivatives of great potential. Besides their
interesting surface activities that qualify many of them to act as excellent ecological …

Globally the change towards the establishment of a bio-based economy has resulted in an
increased need for bio-based applications. This, in turn, has served as a driving force for the …

In the current scenario, the increasing prevalence of diverse microbial infections as well as
emergence and re-emergence of viral epidemics with high morbidity and mortality rates are …

The first total synthesis of the antivirally active glycolipid cycloviracin B1 (1) is described. The
approach is based on a two-directional synthesis strategy which constructs the C 2 …

In an effort to stem the rising tide of multi-resistant bacteria, researchers have turned to niche
environments in the hope of discovering new varieties of antibiotics. We investigated an …

The natural product specialized metabolites produced by microbes and plants are the
backbone of our current drugs. Ironically, we are in a golden age of understanding natural …

Cyclic compounds are generally preferred over linear compounds for functional studies due
to their enhanced bioavailability, stability towards metabolic degradation, and selective …

Nipah Virus is a re-emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus that poses a significant threat to both
swine industry and human health. The pursuit of potential antiviral agents with both …

In the first part of this overview, we described the life cycle of the influenza virus and the
pharmacological action of the currently available drugs. This second part provides an …