Debromophycolide A
The bromophycolide family are part of a rare diterpene-benzoate macrolides. Isolated from the extracts of the Fijian red algae Callophycus serratus, they offer a unique synthetic challenge. We imagine starting with debromophycolide A as a synthetic precursor to the rest of the family through additions, and/or rearraggements. From a biological stand point, this family offers modest antineoplastic activity for various human tumor cell lines.
Name: Brett J. Prigaro
Age: 32
Birthday: April 13, 1975
Graduate Level: 3rd year
Undergrad: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Cook College
Degree: B.S. - Environmental Science and Chemsitry
Hobbies: Cooking, music (mainly progressive trance), concertos, soccer, riding (snow and road), hiking, and just plain chillin with my friends.
E-mail: bjprigar@lamar.colostate.edu
