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  • Marine Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Oncology

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  • Oceans harbor diverse natural compounds with potential medicinal properties.
  • Marine organisms like sponges and algae produce bioactive metabolites.
  • These compounds, including alkaloids, nucleosides, macrolides, and polyketides, are investigated for therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential of marine-derived natural compounds for cancer treatment.
  • To explore the anticancer effects of various marine bioactive metabolites.
  • To discuss the therapeutic applications of these natural substances in oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on marine natural products and cancer.
  • Analysis of bioactive metabolites from various marine species (algae, sponges, corals, etc.).
  • Examination of *in vivo* and *in vitro* data on tumor cell inhibition.

Main Results:

  • Marine natural compounds exhibit significant anticancer activity.
  • Diverse chemical structures of marine metabolites contribute to their efficacy.
  • Promising effects observed in slowing human tumor cell proliferation.

Conclusions:

  • Marine natural products represent a valuable resource for cancer drug discovery.
  • Further research into marine-derived compounds could lead to novel cancer therapies.
  • The therapeutic potential of these substances warrants continued investigation for clinical application.