Marine-Derived Pharmaceuticals: Unlocking the Ocean’s Potential for Human Health

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1-12
    By

    Bhupendra M. Mahale,

  • Akshata M. Girase,

  • Sandip. A. Tadavi,

  • Javesh. K. Patil,

  • Amitkumar R.Dhankani,

  1. Research Scholar, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P.mandals Collage of pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  2. Research Scholar, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P.mandals Collage of pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, P.S.G.V.P.mandals Collage of pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  4. Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, P.S.G.V.P.mandals Collage of pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  5. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P.mandals Collage of pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The ocean, covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, is a rich source of unique bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications. This review aims to highlight the significance of marine-derived pharmaceuticals in human health, focusing on clinically approved and commercially available medications. The review covers various marine-derived compounds, their structural features, modes of action, and applications in treating diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. The review identifies several marine-derived medications, including, cytarabine (ara-C) for leukemia and lymphoma, vidarabine (ara-A) for viral infections, ziconotide for pain management, trabectedin for cancer treatment, eribulin mesylate for breast cancer. Additionally, the review discusses the potential of marine-derived compounds in managing diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Keywords: Marine-derived pharmaceuticals, bioactive compounds, cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, clinically approved medications.

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy ]

How to cite this article:
Bhupendra M. Mahale, Akshata M. Girase, Sandip. A. Tadavi, Javesh. K. Patil, Amitkumar R.Dhankani. Marine-Derived Pharmaceuticals: Unlocking the Ocean’s Potential for Human Health. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(01):1-12.
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Bhupendra M. Mahale, Akshata M. Girase, Sandip. A. Tadavi, Javesh. K. Patil, Amitkumar R.Dhankani. Marine-Derived Pharmaceuticals: Unlocking the Ocean’s Potential for Human Health. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(01):1-12. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjopc/article=2025/view=193818


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Received 21/10/2024
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