Title:Biologically Active Antimicrobial Compounds from Marine Microorganisms (2005-2019)
Volume: 22
Issue: 8
Author(s): Krishna Muddukrishnaiah, K. Akilandeswari*, Sunnapu Prasad and V.P. Shilpa
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620024,India
Keywords:
Antimicrobial-resistant, marine environment, marine bacteria, marine fungi, antimicrobial agents, biogeochemical
cycles.
Abstract:
Introduction: The increase in contagious diseases like nosocomial infections, urinary tract infections,
and meningitis has led to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance urgently needs new antimicrobial
medication with new modes of action. Some of the antibiotics present in the market have been obtained
from terrestrial plants, or extracted semisynthetically from materials which can be fermented.
Methods: Marine microorganisms account for approximately 80% of sea biomass. They are essential for
the survival and well-being of aquatic habitats due to their indispensable contribution to biogeochemical
cycles and biological processes. In marine ecosystems, microorganisms live as microbial communities in
seawater, where symbiotic relationships are formed, and their ecological functions are fulfilled.
Results: Marine microorganisms remain the largest, most diverse and most exciting source of structurally
and functionally complex antimicrobial agents. They are extremely involved in their structure and
functions. Enormous biological wealth lies in marine habitats. These microorganisms are potential
sources of novel antimicrobial compounds to combat the most infectious diseases like nosocomial infections,
and urinary tract infections.
Conclusion: This study deals with biologically active antimicrobial compounds taken from marine microorganism
source, which was reported between the years 2005 and 2019. This review highlights their
chemical groups, their bioactivities and sources. Marine microorganism exploitation techniques have
also been reported by the authors.