Marine Bioresources: Prospects and Obstacles explores the pivotal role of marine bioresources in biotechnology and ecosystem services. It offers insights into the interactions between living and non-living components, ecosystem dynamics, biological invasions, and ecological restoration. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of habitat diversity and conservation strategies through a myriad of global case studies. Edited and authored by experts in the field, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the most current resource for students, marine biologists, conservationists, policymakers, and environmental NGOs.
In addition to the extensive discussion on ecosystem functions and biodiversity, the book emphasizes the importance of global efforts in achieving sustainable development goals. It encompasses the latest scientific literature, aimed at enriching the knowledge and practices of various stakeholders in marine biology and conservation. The comprehensive case studies contributed by experts highlight practical applications and strategies for ecological restoration and habitat diversity, making it a valuable resource for ongoing environmental initiatives and policymaking.
1. 1 Introduction to marine plants and their pharmaceutical potential - p. 209 2. 2 Classification of bioactive metabolites; Polysaccharides, polyphenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, and others - p. 210 3. 3 Methods of extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds - p. 214 4. 4 Pharmacological properties of marine-derived compounds - p. 216 5. 5 Case studies of marine plant–derived pharmaceuticals - p. 221 6. 6 Recent advances in marine pharmacognocy - p. 222 7. 7 Ecological and environmental considerations - p. 225 8. 8 Emerging pharmaceutical products from marine plants - p. 226 9. 9 Future prospects and directions - p. 229 10. 10 Conclusion - p. 230 11. Chapter 15. Development of marine organisms as models for studying human diseases - p. 243 12. 1 Introduction - p. 243 13. 2 Evolutionary perspective - p. 244 14. 3 Selection criteria for marine model organisms - p. 253 15. 4 Model marine organisms - p. 256 16. 5 Case studies - p. 263 17. 6 Developmental processes and disease modeling - p. 266 18. 7 Emerging technologies and techniques - p. 270 19. 8 Translational application - p. 275 20. 9 Future directions and emerging areas of research involving marine model organisms in disease modeling - p. 278 21. 10 Conclusion - p. 280 22. Chapter 16. Biotechnological applications of marine biomolecules and bio-nutraceuticals - p. 297 23. Chapter 17. Marine plants as pharmaceutically active compounds - p. 315 24. Chapter 18. The chemistry of sea foods - p. 329 25. Chapter 19. Comprehensive applications of marine biotoxins resources - p. 341 26. Chapter 20. Neuroprotective properties of marine bioresources - p. 369 27. Chapter 21. Biotechnological potentials of marine bacteria in the production of enzymes - p. 379 28. Chapter 22. Challenges and future directions in marine bioresources innovations - p. 397 29. Index - p. 405
Marine Bioresources: Prospects and Obstacles explores the pivotal role of marine bioresources in biotechnology and ecosystem services. It offers insights into the interactions between living and non-living components, ecosystem dynamics, biological invasions, and ecological restoration. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of habitat diversity and conservation strategies through a myriad of global case studies. Edited and authored by experts in the field, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the most current resource for students, marine biologists, conservationists, policymakers, and environmental NGOs.
In addition to the extensive discussion on ecosystem functions and biodiversity, the book emphasizes the importance of global efforts in achieving sustainable development goals. It encompasses the latest scientific literature, aimed at enriching the knowledge and practices of various stakeholders in marine biology and conservation. The comprehensive case studies contributed by experts highlight practical applications and strategies for ecological restoration and habitat diversity, making it a valuable resource for ongoing environmental initiatives and policymaking.
1. 1 Introduction to marine plants and their pharmaceutical potential - p. 209 2. 2 Classification of bioactive metabolites; Polysaccharides, polyphenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, and others - p. 210 3. 3 Methods of extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds - p. 214 4. 4 Pharmacological properties of marine-derived compounds - p. 216 5. 5 Case studies of marine plant–derived pharmaceuticals - p. 221 6. 6 Recent advances in marine pharmacognocy - p. 222 7. 7 Ecological and environmental considerations - p. 225 8. 8 Emerging pharmaceutical products from marine plants - p. 226 9. 9 Future prospects and directions - p. 229 10. 10 Conclusion - p. 230 11. Chapter 15. Development of marine organisms as models for studying human diseases - p. 243 12. 1 Introduction - p. 243 13. 2 Evolutionary perspective - p. 244 14. 3 Selection criteria for marine model organisms - p. 253 15. 4 Model marine organisms - p. 256 16. 5 Case studies - p. 263 17. 6 Developmental processes and disease modeling - p. 266 18. 7 Emerging technologies and techniques - p. 270 19. 8 Translational application - p. 275 20. 9 Future directions and emerging areas of research involving marine model organisms in disease modeling - p. 278 21. 10 Conclusion - p. 280 22. Chapter 16. Biotechnological applications of marine biomolecules and bio-nutraceuticals - p. 297 23. Chapter 17. Marine plants as pharmaceutically active compounds - p. 315 24. Chapter 18. The chemistry of sea foods - p. 329 25. Chapter 19. Comprehensive applications of marine biotoxins resources - p. 341 26. Chapter 20. Neuroprotective properties of marine bioresources - p. 369 27. Chapter 21. Biotechnological potentials of marine bacteria in the production of enzymes - p. 379 28. Chapter 22. Challenges and future directions in marine bioresources innovations - p. 397 29. Index - p. 405
