Bioactive Molecules from Marine Microorganisms

Dear Colleagues,

Marine microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and microalgae, represent an untapped source of bioactive metabolites. Considering their great metabolic diversity and the fact that only a small fraction of all marine microorganisms has been identified, many products are still waiting to be discovered. These compounds not only help the microorganisms to survive in different conditions and habitats, but they can also be used as templates for the development of new pharmaceuticals, and as components of cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and other health-related products. Among the effects most frequently attributed to natural products of marine microorganisms, cytotoxic, anticoagulant, antibacterial, antiviral, neurotoxic, and immune-modulating activities have been observed.

This Special Issue aims to collect papers on the most recent findings in the field of “Bioactive Molecules from Marine Microorganisms”. We are interested in new data on the source organisms and biosynthetic pathways of the bioactive metabolites and their chemical structures, biological activity, mode of action, isolation, and alternative methods of production as well as biotechnological potential, especially as medical agents. Comprehensive review papers that present up-to-date knowledge on bioactive products from marine microorganisms are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Hanna Mazur-Marzec
Dr. Anna Toruńska-Sitarz
Guest Editors

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