New Vistas and Frontiers of Marine Bioactive Molecules in Biomedical and Pharmacotherapeutic Applications (Chapter 1)

Abstract

There is an abundant supply of bioactive molecules in the marine environment's wide variety of creatures. Although these natural bioactive metabolites have significant biological activities, there are certain restrictions on how they can be used in biomedical research. Adaptation mechanisms of marine microbiomes must be significantly distinct from terrestrial microbiomes due to the unique challenges of marine life. An essential strategy for marine organisms to adapt to their marine environment is the creation of specialized secondary metabolites. The creation of physiologically active secondary metabolites is a key mechanism of adaptation. The biological actions of these metabolites make them promising candidates for future human therapeutics. Several investigations have shown many natural compounds isolated from marine microbiota, and other higher marine species have microbial origins. However, many obstacles are in the way of fully tapping the therapeutic potential of marine species. This study aims to highlight the unique properties of biomolecules found in marine environments and offer context for recent research papers on their potential medical uses.