Abstract
This review reports the synthesis of various bioactive macrocycles, involving ring-closing
metathesis as a key step, developed since ca. 2000. These macrocycles exhibited biological
activities such as antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and anticancer activities,
and more. Thus, their syntheses and utilization are essential for both synthetic organic
and medicinal chemists.
Key words
macrocycles - ring-closing metathesis - antiviral - antifungal - anticancer - antibiotic