Antimicrobial Compounds from Marine Invertebrates-Derived Microorganisms.

Area of Science:

• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Marine invertebrates host diverse symbiotic microbial communities.
• These microorganisms metabolize compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review novel antimicrobial compounds isolated from marine invertebrate-derived microorganisms.
• Focus on antimicrobial activities, isolation sources, and strain information from 2004-2014.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific publications from 2004-2014.
• Focused on compounds with reported antimicrobial activity.
• Data extraction on compound properties, source organisms, and microbial species.

Main Results:

• Compilation of new antimicrobial compounds discovered in the specified decade.
• Detailed information on the antimicrobial spectrum and potency of these compounds.
• Identification of the marine invertebrate hosts and the specific microbial strains involved.

Conclusions:

• Marine invertebrate-associated microbes are a rich source of novel antimicrobial drug leads.
• Continued exploration of these symbiotic relationships is crucial for future drug discovery.
• The reviewed compounds demonstrate significant potential for combating microbial infections.