Journal de pharmacognosie et de produits naturels

Applications of Marine Microbial Pharmacognosy

Abstract

Flemming Morsch

The success of modern pharmaceuticals is one of the main achievements of the 20th century. Drugs such as penicillin, streptomycin, and vincristine, among others, have contributed greatly to human disease control since their emergence early in the 20th century. New drug treatments have increased the length of human life and enhanced the quality of life. Society has become increasingly dependent on the availability of safe and effective pharmaceutical products in this respect.