Rare actinomycetes are prolific in the marine environment; however, knowledge about their
diversity, distribution and biochemistry is limited. Marine rare actinomycetes represent a …

Fish epidermal mucus contains innate immune components, secreted by globlet cells that
provide the primary defence against different pathogenic microbes and act as a barrier …

Marine sponges belonging to the phylum Porifera (Metazoa), evolutionarily the oldest
animals are the single best source of marine natural products. The present review presents …

The vertebrate immune system is comprised of numerous distinct and interdependent
components. Every component has its own inherent protective value, and the final …

In the aquatic environment, biofilms on solid surfaces are omnipresent. The outer body
surface of marine organisms often represents a highly active interface between host and …

The subject of this review is the biodiversity of marine sponges and associated microbes
which have been reported to produce therapeutically important compounds, along with the …

Any natural or artificial substratum exposed to seawater is quickly fouled by marine
microorganisms and later by macrofouling species. Microfouling organisms on the surface of …

Mucosal surfaces of fish, including skin, gill and gut, contain numerous immune substances
poorly studied that act as the first line of defence against a broad spectrum of pathogens …

Sponges are the most prolific marine organisms with respect to their arsenal of bioactive
compounds including antimicrobials. However, the majority of these substances are …

The cosmetic industry is among the fastest growing industries in the last decade. As the
beauty concepts have been revolutionized, many terms have been coined to accompany the …