While the world is grappling with the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, marine organisms offer a promising solution with their diverse repertoire of bioactive compounds. This thematic volume explores the untapped potential of marine organisms in the fight against microbial threats. The focus of the 17 featured chapters lies in highlighting the vast array of antimicrobial agents that can be found within marine environments. The chapters provide in-depth knowledge about the latest discoveries, advancements and future needs in antimicrobial research. Readers will learn about astonishing discoveries of natural compounds with remarkable antimicrobial properties and sources.
The list of agents covered in the book includes synthetic derivatives, bioactive polysaccharides and marine viruses. The book also includes chapters that cover various stages of the antimicrobial drug development process, providing an overview of recent antimicrobial agents derived from marine organisms, preclinical studies and the identification of patented drugs sourced from the ocean. Furthermore, the book sheds light on the diverse applications of these marine-derived compounds, spanning the fields of medicine, agriculture, and industry.
Professionals in the fields of microbiology, marine biology, pharmaceutical sciences, and drug development will gain valuable insights into the use of marine organisms as a source of antimicrobial agents.
Audience: Medicinal chemists, professional researchers and scholars in microbiology, marine biology and related fields in life sciences.
The list of agents covered in the book includes synthetic derivatives, bioactive polysaccharides and marine viruses. The book also includes chapters that cover various stages of the antimicrobial drug development process, providing an overview of recent antimicrobial agents derived from marine organisms, preclinical studies and the identification of patented drugs sourced from the ocean. Furthermore, the book sheds light on the diverse applications of these marine-derived compounds, spanning the fields of medicine, agriculture, and industry.
Professionals in the fields of microbiology, marine biology, pharmaceutical sciences, and drug development will gain valuable insights into the use of marine organisms as a source of antimicrobial agents.
Audience: Medicinal chemists, professional researchers and scholars in microbiology, marine biology and related fields in life sciences.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Antimicrobial Drug Discovery Approaches, Challenges, and DevelopmentChapter 2 Marine Natural Products as Tools for Discovering New Antimicrobial Targets
Chapter 3 An Overview of the Antimicrobials from Marine Bacteria
Chapter 4 Marine Bacterial Viruses: The Inevitable Natural Antimicrobial Agents in the Marine Environment
Chapter 5 Marine Cyanobacteria: Sustainable Resource for Vibrant Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 6 Reconnoitering Cell Factories of Marine Algae for Antimicrobials
Chapter 7 Antimicrobials from Mangroves
Chapter 8 A Recent Update on Sponge Bioprospecting and Its Antimicrobial Properties: Their Biological Mode of Action
Chapter 9 Antimicrobial Peptides: a Recent Update in the Pros, Cons, and Opportunities as Potential Antimicrobial Agents from Marine Resources
Chapter 10 Antimicrobial Peptides from Marine Invertebrates
Chapter 11 Marine Biosurfactants as Potential Agents to Combat Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens
Chapter 12 Bioactive Polysaccharides with Antimicrobial Proficiency from Marine Environment
Chapter 13 Synthetic Derivatives from Marine Natural Products as Potential Antimicrobial Drugs
Authors/Editors
- Arumugam Veera Ravi
- Ramanathan Srinivasan
- Arunachalam Kannappan
