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A modular synthesis of the marine natural product largazole and related synthetic analogues is described. Largazole was prepared in 19 % overall yield through a synthetic route with a longest linear sequence of nine steps. Activity tests showed the necessity of the thiobutenyl moiety for antiproliferative activity.
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