Ecological Roles of Marine Natural Products

Author(s): Paul VJ

Abstract

An overview of the marine natural products (MNPs) field is shown, including an update of FDA-approved drugs and those in clinical trials that can be considered derivatives of MNPs. The importance of marine microorganisms in present studies and the application of emerging techniques and technologies to this field are highlighted.

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