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ReviewMini reviews in medicinal chemistry2026

A Comprehensive Update on the Anti-cancer and Anti-microbial Potential of Marine Organisms Derived Natural Products.

Yash Kothari, Saikat Sasmal, Abhishek Suman, Sahil Kumar, Deepti Pandita, Viney Lather

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6 authors.

Yash KothariDepartment of Quality Assurance, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Saikat SasmalSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Abhishek SumanSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Sahil KumarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Deepti PanditaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, 110017, India.
Viney LatherAmity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, 201313, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Marine organisms produce a diverse array of secondary metabolites with significant pharmacological potential, particularly in the development of anti-cancer, anti-microbial, antifungal, and anti-viral therapies. Despite challenges in isolation and cultivation, marine-derived compounds, such as Didemnin B, Psammaplin A, and Dolastatin, have shown promise in cancer treatment, while other metabolites exhibit potent activity against drug-resistant bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These compounds have excellent potential for treating various infections, for example, MRSA (eicosapentaenoic acid and fridamycin), Candida albicans (aurantoside K), and HIV-1 and HIV-2 (sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol). These unique compounds offer new avenues in drug discovery, addressing current limitations in traditional therapies. This review provides an overview of the pharmacological potential of marine organisms, focusing on their applications in overcoming drug resistance and developing novel treatments for cancer, infections, and viral diseases. Sustainable approaches for harvesting these compounds are essential for future research.

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Anti-Infective AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsAquatic OrganismsBiological ProductsAnimalsBacteriaFungiHumansNeoplasmsAnti-Infective AgentsAntineoplastic AgentsBiological ProductsantibacterialanticancerantifungalantiviralenzymesMarine compounds

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