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Marine Natural Products Chemistry
Drug Discovery
Chemical Biology

Background:

Marine natural products (MNPs) are a rich source of novel chemical entities.
Research in 2024 significantly expanded the known MNP diversity.
Understanding MNP origins and activities is crucial for drug development.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review MNP literature published in 2024.
To identify and characterize newly discovered MNPs and their biological activities.
To analyze trends and the impact of artificial intelligence in MNP research.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search for MNP publications from January to December 2024.
Analysis of 617 citations, focusing on 1256 new compounds from various marine sources.
Inclusion of reviews, biosynthetic studies, and synthetic chemistry papers.

Main Results:

A total of 1256 new MNPs were reported in 336 papers in 2024.
Compounds were isolated from a wide range of marine organisms, including microorganisms, algae, sponges, and mollusks.
The review covers biological activities, source organisms, and geographical origins of the reported MNPs.

Conclusions:

The field of marine natural products continues to yield a high number of novel compounds with diverse biological activities.
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a significant tool in accelerating marine natural product discovery and research.
This review provides a valuable resource for researchers in natural product chemistry, pharmacology, and drug discovery.