A Review On Pharmacological Activities Of Different Classes Of Cyclic Peptides

Peptides play a crucial role in fundamental physiological and biochemical functions of life. Cyclic Peptides are abundantly found in nature and isolated by various methods. The inherent medicinal properties of cyclic peptides promoted scientists to isolate these compounds from natural sources. Cyclic peptides possess various biological activities like antifungal, antibacterial, anthelmintic, antineoplastic, insecticidal, antiinflammatory. This review particularly deals with the various classes of cyclic peptides, their isolation and biological activities.