Exploration and determination of the redox properties of the pseudopterosin class of marine natural products

We describe herein the redox chemistry of the pseudopterosin class of marine natural products. Known for their anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties, their chemistry has largely gone unexplored. Details of both voltammetric and preparative scale experiments are provided and speculation is provided concerning the potential role of electron transfer chemistry in the expression of pseudopterosin bioactivity. (c) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.