“…Purpuromycin , ( 1 , Figure ), a member of the rubromycin family of bisbenzannulated spiroketals, is a highly functionalized and oxygenated molecule. This group of natural products, (Figure ) also includes the rubromycins, − griseorhodins, − and heliquinomycin, − and has attracted considerable attention due to their structural complexity and significant biological profiles. For example, antibacterial 31-36 and antifungal 31-35 properties have been reported leading to clinical use. , In addition, their activities against reverse transcriptase, , DNA helicase, and human telomerase 39 indicate that this unique structural type has potential as anti-retroviral or anti-cancer agents.…”