Institute of Biological Resources, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal.
Adv Genet. 2021;108:341-382. doi: 10.1016/bs.adgen.2021.08.007. Epub 2021 Sep 8.
Scientists working in natural products chemistry have been enticed by the current advancements being made in the discovery of novel "magic bullets" from microbes homed to all conceivable environments. Even though researchers continue to face challenges funneling the novel bioactive compounds in the global therapeutic industries, it seems most likely that the discovery of some "hit molecules" with significant biomedical applications is not that far. We applaud novel natural products for their ability to combat the spread of superbugs and aid in the prevention of currently observed antibiotic resistance. This in-depth investigation covers a wide range of microbiomes with a proclivity for synthesizing novel compounds to combat the spread of superbugs. Furthermore, we use this opportunity to explore various groups of secondary metabolites and their biosynthetic pathways in various microbiota found in mammals, insects, and humans. This systematic study, when taken as a whole, offers detail understanding on the biomedical fate of various groups of compounds originated from diverse microbiomes. For gathering all information that has been uncovered and released so far, we have also presented the huge diversity of microbes that are associated with humans and their metabolic products. To conclude, this concrete review suggests novel ideas that will prove immensely helpful in reducing the danger posed by superbugs while also improving the efficacy of antibiotics.
天然产物化学领域的科学家们一直被当前从栖息于所有可想象环境的微生物中发现新型“神奇子弹”的进展所吸引。尽管研究人员在将新型生物活性化合物推向全球治疗行业方面仍面临挑战,但似乎很有可能发现一些具有重要生物医学应用的“命中分子”。我们赞赏新型天然产物能够对抗超级细菌的传播,并有助于预防目前观察到的抗生素耐药性。这项深入调查涵盖了广泛的微生物组,它们倾向于合成新型化合物来对抗超级细菌的传播。此外,我们利用这个机会探索了哺乳动物、昆虫和人类中各种微生物群中各种次级代谢物及其生物合成途径。这项系统研究整体上提供了对源于不同微生物组的各种化合物的生物医学命运的详细了解。为了收集迄今为止已经揭示和发布的所有信息,我们还展示了与人类相关的微生物及其代谢产物的巨大多样性。总之,这篇具体的综述提出了新颖的观点,这将有助于在降低超级细菌带来的危险的同时提高抗生素的疗效。