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Bioactive Metabolites from Terrestrial and Marine Actinomycetes
Chananan Ngamcharungchit1,2, Nutsuda Chaimusik1,2, Watanalai Panbangred3
1Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Abstract:
Actinomycetes inhabit both terrestrial and marine ecosystems and are highly proficient in producing a wide range of natural products with diverse biological functions, including antitumor, immunosuppressive, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities. In this review, we delve into the life cycle, ecology, taxonomy, and classification of actinomycetes, as well as their varied bioactive metabolites recently discovered between 2015 and 2023. Additionally, we explore promising strategies to unveil and investigate new bioactive metabolites, encompassing genome mining, activation of silent genes through signal molecules, and co-cultivation approaches. By presenting this comprehensive and up-to-date review, we hope to offer a potential solution to uncover novel bioactive compounds with essential activities.
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