Thioamides in nature: In search of secondary metabolites in anaerobic microorganisms

Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) The importance of S: Thioamide peptides and sulfurcontaining natural compounds are highlighted, with an emphasis on closthioamide (X=S). The properties and functions of thioamide-containing peptides and their biological activities are discussed. © 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.