Advancing Bioactive Natural Products Through Synthesis and Structural Modification
Abstract/Description/Artist Statement
Natural products represent an important reservoir of bioactive molecules with wide-ranging relevance to pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial fields. Owing to their structural diversity and varied biological functions, these compounds continue to inspire the development of new therapeutics and functional materials. This study examines the isolation, structural elucidation, and synthetic modification of selected biologically active natural products. Emphasis is placed on key chemical transformations, including targeted functional group modifications and strategic bond-forming reactions, aimed at improving compound stability, solubility, and biological performance. The synthesis and optimization of these natural product derivatives offer insight into structure–function relationships and highlight their potential utility across multiple applied contexts.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Kyle Lambert
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Email
kmlamber@odu.edu
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College/School Affiliation
College of Sciences
Student Level Group
Undergraduate
Presentation Type
Poster
Advancing Bioactive Natural Products Through Synthesis and Structural Modification
Natural products represent an important reservoir of bioactive molecules with wide-ranging relevance to pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial fields. Owing to their structural diversity and varied biological functions, these compounds continue to inspire the development of new therapeutics and functional materials. This study examines the isolation, structural elucidation, and synthetic modification of selected biologically active natural products. Emphasis is placed on key chemical transformations, including targeted functional group modifications and strategic bond-forming reactions, aimed at improving compound stability, solubility, and biological performance. The synthesis and optimization of these natural product derivatives offer insight into structure–function relationships and highlight their potential utility across multiple applied contexts.