Unexploited Marine Resources as Novel Sources of Antioxidants
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sulfated polysaccharides; marine algae; oxidative stress; antioxidant agents; marine biotechnology
Interests: marine natural products; antioxidant biochemistry; seaweed; bioactivity metabolites; nutraceuticals
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Dear Colleagues,
Marine ecosystems harbor an extraordinary range of organisms that produce unique bioactive compounds with high biotechnological potential. Among them, antioxidants from marine resources have attracted enhanced attention, as many species, such as algae, sponges, corals, bacteria, and microalgae, thrive under extreme environmental conditions, including high salinity, pressure, ultraviolet radiation, and limited light, which promote the evolution of refined redox defense mechanisms. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews that focus on the discovery and characterization of novel marine-derived antioxidants, their biosynthetic pathways, ecological roles, and mechanisms of action. We also encourage the submission of studies that address sustainable bioprospecting, production strategies, biotechnological optimization, and potential applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. By compiling contributions from chemistry, biology, biotechnology, and ecology, this Special Issue aims to advance the exploration and valorization of marine antioxidant resources.
Prof. Dr. Hugo Alexandre Oliveira Rocha
Dr. Rafael Barros Gomes Câmara
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine natural products
- antioxidant compounds
- algae-derived antioxidants
- marine microorganisms
- oxidative stress
- bioactivity metabolites
- nutraceuticals
- marine biotechnology
- drug discovery
- sustainable bioprospecting
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