MARINE NATURAL PRODUCTS AS ANTIVIRAL AGENTS

Abstract

The great majority of the earth's surface is covered by marine environments, and the fate of the world's inhabitants depends on these environments for food and other miraculous medications that can save lives. Thus, the exploitation of the marine resource for developmental purposes has gained tremendous importance during recent years. Excellent interest has been generated towards the biotechnological potential of the micro seaweed largely due to the diverse bioactive compounds isolated from these marine resources. Sea is the origin of a varied group of organisms. The potential for shrimp defence response manipulation to maximize protection and resistance against disease infections can be of critical significance for the management of shrimp health. The adage "prevention is better than cure" emphasizes how crucial it is to implement proactive disease control techniques in order to lower the risk factors in aquaculture.  At least in shrimp culture, an active disease management plan is an interdisciplinary topic that requires consideration of the organism's ecology, environment, nutrition, physiology, and genetics.  To establish the foundation for shrimps' sensitivity and resistance to various infections, a greater comprehension of the crustacean immune system is essential.