Connecting Marine Microbial Natural Products to Biosynthetic Pathways

Dear Colleagues,

The recent surge in genome sequencing has illuminated the genetically encoded capabilities of microorganisms to assemble natural products. These efforts have shown that marine microorganisms offer immense potential as producers of biologically active, structurally intriguing molecules underpinned by equally fascinating biosynthetic pathways. The merger of natural product structures with biosynthetic knowledge provides opportunities for advancement of fields including chemical ecology and medicinal chemistry.

This Special Issue focuses on linking marine microbial natural product structures with their biosynthetic origins. Articles will highlight how the merger of these research areas facilitates advancements in fundamental understanding of marine natural products, as well as applications of this knowledge in medicine, agriculture, and other fields.

Prof. Dr. Marcy J. Balunas
Prof. Dr. Amy L. Lane
Guest Editors

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