Drug Properties and Marine Natural Products of Symbiotic Marine Microorganisms

Abstract

 Earth’s oceans cover the majority of the planet’s surface. The oceans are vast and are mostly unexplored to its sheer size and depth as well as technological challenges that are faced during exploration. Due to this, we have faced the consequences of not fully interpreting the potential that is present when further analyzing the importance of marine-derived drugs. Thus, we are highly unfamiliar with macro-, and microorganisms found within this region. However, when research is done, we discover the potentiality of natural products from organisms such as macroalgae and symbiotic microbes. Moreover, there has been some research done over natural products found in marine environments before, and some have even been approved for medical treatment. Additionally, macroalgae related to phylum Bacillota has been occasionally known to produce a special compound that protects the hosts from detrimental predators. In this study, the natural products and drug properties made by macroalgae-associated Bacillota were summarized. It was revealed that the Bacillota are indeed efficient when it comes to producing biologically active molecules. Yet, it is to be noted that only antibacterial properties were tested for most of these compounds. Additional testing should be executed to fully grasp the idea of expanding potential pharmaceutical leads from the marine environment.