Marine Ecosystems: A Unique Source of Valuable Bioactive Compounds

Hassan A.H. Ibrahim, Mostafa M. El-Sheekh

• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
• Year: 2000
• ISBN:
  9789815051995
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Marine Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

This reference highlights the significance of marine ecosystems, encompassing seaweed beds, seagrasses, coral reefs, mangroves, estuaries, and protected areas, as a remarkable gateway to overcoming healthcare challenges and unlocking a rich trove of bioactive compounds for drug discovery. One of the key highlights of this book is its exploration of the development of marine bio-drugs, a field that demands collaboration among scientists from both academic and industrial fronts. The editors also include a prospective review on marine environments, emphasizing the necessity for big data, collective knowledge sharing, financial support, and streamlined administrative processes, all of which contribute to enhancing innovation in the drug discovery process. Another feature includes reference lists that allow researchers to explore topics of interest in depth. With twelve comprehensive chapters, this book extensively covers marine ecosystem biodiversity, productivity, protected areas, and the intricate interplay of biotic and abiotic factors that shape these ecosystems. Readers will learn about important bioactive compounds within marine organisms and how to use this knowledge to outline a strategy for bio-drug discovery. The book caters to a diverse audience of researchers, students, ecologists, microbiologists, pharmacologists, and biotechnologists who are engaged in studying the dynamic components of marine environments. By providing the latest insights and strategies in the realm of bio-drug discovery from marine resources, this book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and professionals seeking to tap into the potential of these unique ecosystems. Audience Ecologists, environmental scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, microbiologists, marine biologists.

Table of contents

• Welcome
• Table of Content
• Title
• BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
• PREFACE
• List of Contributors
• Biodiversity of Marine Ecosystems
• Productivity of Marine Ecosystem Components
• Biotic and Abiotic Components of Marine Ecosystem
• Protected Areas in Marine Ecosystem
• Mangrove Ecosystem Components and Benefits
• Macroalgal Epiphytic Microbiome: A Potential Source of Novel Drugs
• Bioactive Compounds from Components of Marine Ecosystem
• Potentiality of Marine Ecosystem Bioactive Compounds
• Challenges and Opportunities in Marine Ecological System and Drug Discovery
• Effective Strategy of Drug Discovery from Marine Ecosystem
• Drug from Marine Sampling to Factory
• Future Perspectives for Developing Marine Drug Discovery