Marine Biotechnology - Studies and Applications

Discover the cutting-edge field of marine biotechnology with this comprehensive guide, offering expert insights and real-world case studies demonstrating its wide range of applications. Marine biotechnology is a cutting-edge field leading to a more sustainable future through the extraction of biocompounds. This book introduces the fundamentals of marine biotechnology and its applications. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for a wide range for concepts, including the evolution of marine biotechnology and biodiscovery, bio-molecular components extracted from marine bioresources, and biotechnological advances to extend the use of marine bioresources for industrial and agricultural applications. This book is an essential resource for beginners and seasoned professionals looking towards the future of marine biotechnology. Readers will find this volume:

• Presents real-world studies and applications to demonstrate the evolution of marine biotechnology and biodiversity;
• Provides in-depth explorations of niche concepts, such as bioprospecting of natural products from marine phytoplanktons, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of marine micro-algae, and the application of marine gelatin and chitosan edible nanocomposite film for food coating and packaging;
• Explores methods to help researchers find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems in the area of marine biotechnology.

Audience Marine scientists, aquaculture technologists, marine engineers, and academics interested in the cutting-edge applications of marine biotechnology.

List of contents

Preface xiii
1 Marine Biotechnology: Studies and Applications-Stateof-the-Art and New Challenges 1
Shaju S. S., Vipin. P. M., Visakh. P.M. and Shiv Kumari Panda
1.1 Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Microalgae-Derived Compounds 2
1.2 Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Applications of Marine Microalgae 3
1.3 Extraction of Drugs and Food Ingredients from Marine Macroalgae 5
1.4 Biotechnological Applications of Marine Bacteria: Marine Biotechnology 6
1.5 Nanoparticles and Phytoconstituents from Marine Mangrove Plant 8
1.6 Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates 9
1.7 Mesopelagic Fishes: Potential Use for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Biotechnological Applications 11
1.8 Marine-Derived Drugs: Recent Advances in Cancer Therapy and Immune Signaling 12
1.9 Marine Bivalve-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Effects 13
2 Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Microalgae-Derived Compounds: Commercial Significance, Advanced Cultivation Methods, and Life Cycle Analysis 25
Vishnu K. Venugopalan, Lekshmi R.G. Kumar, Paras Nath Jha, Vishnuja Soman, A. A. Mohamed Hatha and S.S. Shaju
2.1 Introduction 26
2.2 Microalgae as Source of Nutrients 27
2.3 Extraction Methods 31
2.4 Commercially Important Microalgae 35
2.5 Cultivation Methods 37
2.6 Economic Importance 42
2.7 Life Cycle Assessment 42
2.8 Challenges and Future Prospects 43
2.9 Conclusion 43
3 Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Applications of Marine Microalgae 53
Nayomi John, Parvathy Raj, Jinsa Jose, Swathy T., Fathima Ferin Haneef, Gokuljith S. and Rukkiya Sunil
3.1 Introduction 53
3.2 Marine Microalgae 57
3.3 Marine Phytoplankton 64
3.4 Pharmaceutical Applications of Marine Microbiology 69
3.5 Nutraceutical Application of Marine Microalgae (Phytoplanktons) 80
3.6 Conclusion 86
4 Extraction of Drugs and Food Ingredients from Marine Macroalgae 111
P. Ruban, Vinitha Ebziba C., K. Ramalashmi, S. Arul Diana Christie, Mohammed Rafiqkhan K. and Kavitha M.B.
4.1 Introduction 112
4.2 Marine Macroalgae 114
4.3 Classification of Marine Macroalgae 115
4.4 Extraction of Drugs from Marine Macroalgae 119
4.5 Extraction of Food Ingredients from Marine Macroalgae 127
4.6 Conclusion 134
5 Biotechnological Applications of Marine Bacteria: Marine Biotechnology 139
Nayomi John, Anjala Shirin, Roby K. Mathew, Muhammed Faiz, Sneha P. Thomas, Fathima Safa and Lena Joseph
5.1 Introduction 140
5.2 Marine Bacteria 145
5.3 Biotechnological Applications of Marine Bacteria 153
5.4 Conclusion 162
6 Nanoparticles and Phytoconstituents from Marine Mangrove Plant: Potential for Biochemical Applications 169
Divya Kumari and Pracheta Janmeda
6.1 Introduction 170
6.2 Marine Mangrove Plant 171
6.3 Nanoparticles from Marine Mangrove Plant 173
6.4 Phytoconstituents from Marine Mangrove Plant 180
6.5 Biochemical Applications 181
6.6 Conclusions 186
7 Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates: A Source of Antihypertensive and Antidiabetic Peptides 197
Hilary Kwesi Ketemepi, Sharifudin Md. Shaarani and Nor Qhairul Izzreen Mohd Noor
7.1 Introduction 198
7.2 Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates 207
7.3 Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates: Antihypertensive Peptides of Pelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates 213
7.4 Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates: Antidiabetic Peptides 222
7.5 Conclusion 229
8 Mesopelagic Fishes: Potential Use for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Biotechnological Applications 239
Divya Kumari and Pracheta Janmeda
8.1 Introduction 240
8.2 Mesopelagic Fishes 241
8.3 Mesopelagic Fishes: Potential Use for Anticancer Applications 243
8.4 Mesopelagic Fishes: Potential Use for Antimicrobial Applications 244
8.5 Notable Mesopelagic Fishes with Anticancer and Antimicrobial Properties 245
8.6 Conclusions 255
9 Marine-Derived Drugs: Recent Advances in Cancer Therapy and Immune Signaling 261
Dhanisha Sulekha Suresh
9.1 Introduction 261
9.2 Marine-Derived Drugs 263
9.3 Marine-Derived Drugs: Recent Advances in Cancer Therapy 267
9.4 Marine-Derived Drugs: Recent Advances in Immune Signaling 273
9.5 Exploring Advancements and Hurdles in Marine Pharmaceutical Research 277
9.6 Conclusions 278
10 Marine Bivalve-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Effects 287
Suna Bektaº, Nahdhoit Ahamada Rachid, Önder Kilic and Serap Sancar
10.1 Introduction 288
10.2 Bioactive Molecules from Marine Bivalves 289
10.3 Conclusion 305
References 306
Index 315

About the author

Shaju S. S., PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Oceanography at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India. He has authored 19 peer-reviewed publications, one book, and contributed to seven technical reports. Additionally, he has participated in 22 oceanographic scientific expeditions, spending approximately 400 days at sea. His research focuses on the validation of satellite ocean color sensors, the development of retrieval algorithms, marine pollution studies, and natural marine products and resources. Vipin P. M., PhD is a senior instructor in Fishing Biology at the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Kochi, India. He has published two books and more than 13 research and review articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals. He specializes in marine ecology, deep-sea fish, fish biology, and fisheries resource management. Visakh P.M., PhD works in the Natural Bioactive Materials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey. He has published 45 books, 22 research articles, four reviews, and more than 50 book chapters. His areas of research include polymer sciences, polymer nanocomposites, material sciences, bionanocomposites, and marine sciences.

Product details

• Authors: Visakh (Mahatma Gandhi University P. M., Visakh S. S. P. M., Shaju (Department of Chemical Oceanography S. S.
• Assisted by: Vipin P M (Editor), Visakh P M (Editor), Vipin P. M. (Editor), P. M. Visakh (Editor), Shaju S S (Editor), Shaju S. S. (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.03.2025
• EAN: 9781394301294
• ISBN: 978-1-394-30129-4
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Marine Sciences and Technology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Biology, life sciences, Marine Biology