Therapeutic Approaches of Marine Natural Products in Health and Disease
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: analytical chemistry; medicinal chemistry; biochemistry
Interests: immunology; virology; marine natural products; molecular docking; drug discovery; SARS-CoV-2
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Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Therapeutic Approaches of Marine Natural Products in Health and Disease” aims to present cutting-edge research on marine-derived compounds against various health diseases. Marine natural compounds exemplify a large and virtually underexploited reservoir of bioactive substances that possess interesting structural variations as well as pharmacological activities. The structural diversity and availability of these marine compounds encourage scientists to further investigate possibilities in the field for the development of novel marine drugs. This Special Issue will explore innovative technologies for the isolation, characterization, and biological evaluation of marine natural products, as well as disease-specific studies featuring research on efficacy against chronic inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and more. Furthermore, the authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that investigate the mechanisms of action of these compounds, discuss challenges such as supply issues and strategies for sustainable sourcing, and examine approaches to optimize marine natural products for drug development. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of marine natural products and their therapeutic potential, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the field and stimulate further research in this promising area of drug discovery.
Dr. Thilina U. Jayawardena
Dr. D. P. Nagahawatta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marine natural products
- bioactive compounds
- drug discovery
- therapeutic applications
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