Abstract

Natural products have long been a cornerstone of drug discovery, providing diverse and biologically relevant chemical scaffolds. This work aims to guide newcomers to natural product research and, specifically, drug discovery by presenting a curated list of 30 key publications selected through an international survey of experts and critical evaluation by the authors. The selected works span textbooks, review articles, and original research papers, covering various aspects of natural product research, including chemistry, pharmacology, analytical sciences, emerging open science, and computational approaches. We discuss historical milestones in natural product drug discovery, highlighting the specific contributions of the U.S. National Cancer Institute in developing anticancer and anti-HIV agents. The present work also addresses current challenges and innovations in the field, emphasizing the importance of data quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of artificial intelligence. By providing this carefully selected reading list and accompanying analysis, we aim to offer a comprehensive yet accessible entry point for researchers new to natural product-based drug discovery and highlight future directions and opportunities in this dynamic field.

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