Structure revision of meroterpenoid natural products enabled by biomimetic total synthesis

Key Points

• Meroterpenoids display a vast diversity of structures, suggesting rich biosynthetic pathways.
• Total synthesis reveals detailed structural information about meroterpenoids previously uncertain.
• Biomimetic approaches improve our understanding of meroterpenoid synthesis and their natural roles.
• Understanding meroterpenoid structures can lead to advancements in natural product chemistry.