Recent Progress in Antioxidant Active Substances from Marine Biota

Area of Science:

• Marine Biotechnology
• Natural Product Chemistry
• Antioxidant Research

Background:

• Marine biota possess significant antioxidant properties, with potential applications as antibiotics, anti-aging, anticancer, and antiviral agents.
• Exploration of these biologically active substances is ongoing, driven by their therapeutic potential and as alternatives to conventional drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current state of marine-biota-derived antioxidants.
• To identify potential industrial applications for these natural compounds.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on the last five years.
• Analysis of marine sources, antioxidant compound classes, and derivation biotechnologies.

Main Results:

• Identification of novel marine sources, including byproducts and waste streams, for antioxidant extraction.
• Discovery of new antioxidant compounds and advanced derivation approaches.

Conclusions:

• Continued interest in high-value marine antioxidants, especially those with combined antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
• Byproducts and waste offer a sustainable source of antioxidants.
• Optimized biotechnologies are crucial for industrial-scale production of safe and effective marine-derived antioxidants.