Mangrove Ecosystems: A Promising Source of Novel Antibiotics and Their Ecological and Human Health Significance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/x6xvkv10Keywords:
Mangroves, Actinomycetes, Alkaloids, Saponins, Antagonistic.Abstract
Mangrove forests, resilient ecosystems flourishing along tropical coastlines in response to
rising sea levels, derive a diverse array of physical, chemical, and biological attributes from
both the ocean and adjacent highland forests characterized by estuarial trees. Serving as
ecotones bridging the interface between land and sea, mangrove swamps exhibit horizontal
and vertical stratification between forest cover and underlying soil. Phytochemical analysis
reveals the presence of terpenoids, tannins, steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins as the
primary compounds in mangroves. Given their rich chemical composition, mangroves hold
immense potential for the development of health-enhancing products and medicinal
compounds targeting a wide range of diseases. In recent times, recognition of the ecological
significance and human benefits offered by mangroves has grown considerably, particularly
in light of the antibiotics and therapeutic substances derived from these ecosystems.
Nevertheless, certain aspects of the current system remain unclear, such as the distribution of
antagonistic actinomycetes
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