Marine environments harbor a vast array of unique bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential. This book explores the diverse marine-derived natural products, their extraction, characterization, and pharmacological activities. It highlights the challenges of sustainable sourcing and the innovative methods used to harness marine biodiversity for drug discovery. Designed for pharmacognosists, marine biologists, and pharmaceutical researchers, the book bridges marine biology with pharmacological innovation, offering insights into developing novel marine-based therapeutics.
Jasper Burns explores marine natural products for their potential applications in dermatological pharmacognosy. His research identifies and characterizes compounds from marine organisms that offer therapeutic benefits for skin conditions. Jasper has authored numerous studies on the use of marine-derived substances in treating disorders like psoriasis and acne. He provides insights into incorporating marine natural products into dermatological drug development.