Table 2.
Examples of antiviral compounds
| Substances | Chemistry | Species | Action spectrum | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Methylaaptamine | Alkaloid | Aaptos aaptos | Anti-viral (HSV-1) | Souza et al., 2007 |
| Papuamides A–D | Cyclic depsipeptides | Theonella sp. | Anti-viral (HIV-1) | Ford et al., 1999 |
| Ara-A | Nucleoside | Cryptotethya crypta | HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV | Faulkner, 2002 |
| Avarol | Sesquiterpene hydroquinone | Dysidea avara | HIV-1,UAG suppressor Glutamine tRNA inhibitor | Muller et al., 1987 |
| Haplosamates A and B | Sulfamated steroid | Xestospongia sp./Haplosclerida | Anti-viral (HIV-1Integrase inhibitor) | Qureshi and Faulkner, 1999 |
| Dragmacidin F | Alkaloid | Halicortex sp. | HIV-1 | Cutignano et al., 2000 |
| Hamigeran B | Phenolic Macrolide | Hamigera tarangaensis | Anti-viral (herpes and polio virus) | Wellington et al., 2000 |
| Mycalamide A–B | Nucleosides | Mycale sp. | A59 coronavirus, (HSV-1) | Perry et al., 1990 |
| Mirabamides A, C and D | Peptide | Siliquariaspongia mirabilis | Antiviral (HIV-1) | Plaza et al., 2007 |
| Oroidin | Alkaloid | Stylissa carteri | Antiviral (HIV-1) | O’Rourke et al., 2016 |