Spatial Distribution of Collections Yielding Marine Natural Products.

ABSTRACT: The societal benefits of coral reef ecosystems include shoreline protection, habitat provision for reef fish, tourism, and recreation. Rarely considered in valuation of reefs is the considerable contribution of marine natural products (MNPs) to both human health and the economy. To better understand the relation of MNP discovery with the characteristics and condition of coral reef ecosystems, we initiated a study to track the collection location and taxonomic identity of organisms that have provided pharmacological products. We reviewed collection information and associated data from 298 pharmacological products originating from marine biota during the past 47 years. The products were developed from 232 different marine species representing 15 phyla, and the 1296 collections of these speci

SUBMITTER: Principe PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6729131 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature