Pharmaceutical Formulation of Novel Bioactive Molecules from Marine Sources

Dear Colleagues,

Life in marine environments can be very challenging, and marine organisms have evolved a plethora of secondary metabolites to face this selective pressure. Thus, marine natural products (MNPs) represent an incredible source of chemical structures for the development of new drugs. In the spectrum of pharmacological activities boasted by natural products isolated from marine organisms, the antibiotic, antiviral, and anticancer properties deserve special mention, and a high number of MNPs are included in various stages of clinical trials or are already on the market. However, since we have only touched the surface of this immense biological potential, countless bioactive MNPs are still waiting to be explored.

Topics include but are not limited to, the following: MNPs with antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-fungal, or antiviral properties; formulation strategies for marine compounds suitable for drug delivery or drug encapsulation; pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of MNPs.

Dr. Tedesco Pietro
Dr. Carmine Buonocore
Dr. Scarpato Silvia
Guest Editors

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