Exploring Antibacterial Properties of Marine Sponge-Derived Natural Compounds: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The rise in multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria has prompted extensive research into antibacterial compounds, as these resistant strains compromise current treatments. This resistance leads to prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality rates, and higher healthcare costs. To address this challenge, the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly exploring natural products, particularly those of marine origin, as promising candidates for antimicrobial drugs. Marine sponges, in particular, are of interest because of their production of secondary metabolites (SM), which serve as chemical defenses against predators and pathogens. These metabolites exhibit a wide range of therapeutic properties, including antibacterial activity. This systematic review examines recent advancements in identifying n

SUBMITTER: Santi Martignago CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11766522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature