Bioactive Compounds from Challenging Marine Environments
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Structural Studies on Marine Natural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1613
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine environments are a vast and underexplored source of novel bioactive compounds. Organisms living under challenging conditions—from the deep-sea to polar regions, hypersaline waters, and other unique ecosystems—have evolved to produce a remarkable diversity of chemical compounds to survive. These compounds hold immense potential for applications in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science. Their study not only enhances our understanding of marine biodiversity but also opens new avenues for innovation and sustainable development.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest discoveries and advancements in the identification, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds from these challenging marine environments. We invite articles that provide significant insights into the chemical diversity and biological activities of marine-derived compounds. Your expertise in this field would be a valuable addition to our Special Issue, and we would be honored to include your work.
Dr. Seulah Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural products
- extreme marine ecosystems
- novel bioactive compounds
- marine chemical diversity
- structural elucidation
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