Advances in Secondary Metabolites from Mangrove Holobiont

Dear Colleagues,                

Mangroves are complex and unique ecosystems, and their holobiont includes the close connections among various organisms, such as mangrove plants, microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria, etc.), and animals. Through the study of secondary metabolites from mangrove holobionts, it is possible to gain an in-depth understanding of the ways in which these symbionts communicate and interact through chemical signal molecules. The natural products in mangrove holobionts often have unique chemical structures and diverse biological activities. Many compounds isolated from mangrove-related microorganisms have been found to have pharmacological activities, such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory, providing rich lead compound resources for the research and development of new drugs. These natural products have special biosynthetic mechanisms that are different from those of terrestrial organisms. Studying their synthetic pathways can discover new chemical reactions, enzymatic catalytic mechanisms, etc., providing new ideas for the development of disciplines, such as bio-organic chemistry and synthetic biology and inspiring researchers to synthesize complex compounds with application value through bionic synthesis and other means.

Prof. Dr. Xuefeng Zhou
Dr. Huaming Tao
Guest Editors

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