Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
Mini Review
Exploring Nature′s Pharmacy through Bioprospecting and Bio−Discovery of Natural Products
Author(s): Tanima Castrignano*
Bioprospecting, the search for valuable compounds in living organisms, and bio-discovery, the process of identifying and harnessing these
compounds, have emerged as powerful tools for drug development and industrial applications. Natural products derived from plants, animals and
microorganisms have been a significant source of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. Bioprospecting encompasses the systematic
collection of samples from different environments, including forests, oceans and even extreme habitats like hot springs and deep-sea hydrothermal
vents. These samples can be further processed to isolate and identify the active compounds. Traditional methods involve extraction, fractionation
and purification techniques, coupled with bioassays to assess the biological activities of the isolated compounds. Modern techniques such as
genomics, proteomics .. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2376-0214.2023.9.21
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