Abstract
Occurrence of secondary metabolites in microalgae (protoctista) is discussed with respect to the phylogenic or taxonomic relationships of organisms. Biosynthetic mechanisms of certain metabolites such as paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins and polyether toxins are also discussed, and genetic aspects of the secondary metabolite production as well.
MeSH terms
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Classification
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Ecology
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Eicosanoids / biosynthesis
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Eicosanoids / chemistry
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Ethers / chemistry
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Ethers / metabolism
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Eukaryota / chemistry*
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Eukaryota / classification
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Eukaryota / metabolism*
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Macrolides / chemistry
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Macrolides / metabolism
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Marine Toxins / chemistry
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Phylogeny
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Sterols / biosynthesis
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Sterols / chemistry
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Symbiosis
Substances
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Eicosanoids
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Ethers
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Macrolides
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Marine Toxins
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Sterols