THE POTENTIAL OF MARINE COMPOUNDS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Abstract

Marine ecosystems protect over 70% of the planet's surface and are also some of the most biodiverse and complex systems. From the perspective of biodiversity, the sea is a major reservoir, still largely untapped, of bioactive compounds produced from bacteria, plant, and animal species. Nonetheless, global warming coupled with several anthropogenic activities is a grave environmental issue that has resulted in the rise of gelatinous zooplankton, known as jellyfish bloom. The idea of "sustainable development" has been at the forefront of green economy activities for the past ten years, which has led to a revaluation and recognition of the marine ecosystem as a significant biological resource.    Food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and numerous more industrial applications are among its many uses.    The purpose of this paper is to provide a current summary of the pharmacological and biological uses of marine collagen, such as cell therapy and regenerative medicine.