Marine Pharmacology
A section of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397).
Section Information
Considering that oceans cover approximately 70% of our planet, there are huge untapped marine resources available for the discovery of future therapeutic applications. For example, several marine drugs have been shown to affect basically all hallmarks of cancer and even to contribute to epigenetic reprogramming, although selected cell signaling pathways remain to be further investigated.
This Section of Marine Drugs aims to provide a comprehensive and advanced publication platform for studies concerning all aspects of marine pharmacology, including approved marine-drug-related reports, the pharmacological characterization of marine compounds or their derivatives, preclinical and clinical pharmacological studies on marine-derived compounds, and the development of marine-derived drugs as well as marine-derived pharmaceutical formulations.
Scope
Compound discovery:
- Discovery and development of marine-derived bioactive compounds
- Discovery of Marine-derived drug leads
- Development of derivatives to enhance biological activity and reduce toxicity
Mechanisms of Action:
- Investigation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms through marine-derived compounds
- Target identification and pathway elucidation
Preclinical and clinical studies:
- Preclinical and clinical research involving marine-derived drugs
- Reports of approved marine-derived drugs
Collaborative reports:
- Reports of interdisciplinary research involving marine biologists, chemists, pharmacologists, biotechnologists, and other
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Marine Drug Development and Pre-clinical Studies for Infection and Inflammation (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Marine Algal Compounds with Antimicrobial Activities (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Chemoinformatics for Marine Drug Discovery (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Immunomodulatory Activities of Marine Products (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Pharmacological Potential of Marine Natural Products, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Marine Algal Bioactive Compounds for the Management of Non-communicable Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Marine Natural Products as Potential Drug Leads (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Marine Alkaloids: Sources, Discovery, Diversity, and Bioactivities (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Marine Anti-Biofilm Compounds from Natural to Synthetic Compounds (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Bioactive Compounds from Natural Immune Systems of Marine Invertebrates (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Isolation, Identification, and Bioactivity of Polyketides from Marine Microorganisms (Deadline: 1 January 2025)
- Polysaccharides from Marine Environment (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Marine Anti-inflammatory Agents 2024 (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Marine Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides: Extraction and Biological Activities (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Bioactive Specialized Metabolites from Marine Plants (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Compounds Isolated from Seagrasses and Seaweeds (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- High-Value Compounds from Marine Algae (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Discovery of Marine-Derived Anticancer Agents, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- The Enzymology Behind Marine Natural Products (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Marine Novel Secondary Metabolites and Potential Immunomodulatory Properties (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Recent Advances in Marine-Derived Pigments (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Marine-Derived Ingredients for Functional Foods (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Zebrafish Models in Marine Drug Discovery (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Marine Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Agents, 4th Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Marine-Derived Bioactive Substances and Their Mechanisms of Action (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Marine Natural Products with Immunomodulatory Activity (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Marine Natural Products as Anticancer Agents, 4th Edition (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
- Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Ocean University of China: Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Marine Novel Natural Products (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
- Marine Proteins and Enzymes: Bioactivities and Medicinal Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Application of Marine Nature Products to Reduce Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Marine Natural Products with Anti-aging Activity (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Marine Natural Products for Neglected Tropical Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Metabolic Regulation Functions and Mechanisms of Marine Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 1 June 2025)
- Marine Antiparasitic Agents, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Therapeutic Potential of Phlorotannins (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Marine-Derived Novel Drugs in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
