Summary
This review synthesises knowledge on antimicrobial peptides isolated from photosynthetic marine organisms—including algae and cyanobacteria—as potential therapeutic agents for aquaculture. The authors argue that AMPs offer advantages over conventional antibiotics, including broad-spectrum pathogen activity, immunomodulatory properties, and availability from renewable marine sources. The review evaluates the feasibility of harnessing these bioactive molecules to address disease-driven economic losses in expanding aquaculture production.
Regional applicability
The findings are internationally applicable to aquaculture operations globally, including within United Kingdom aquaculture systems. UK fish farming faces similar disease pressures and antimicrobial resistance concerns, making marine-derived AMP alternatives strategically relevant to UK aquaculture policy and practice.
Key measures
Characterisation of AMPs from photosynthetic marine sources; antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunoregulatory activities; applicability to aquaculture disease management.
Outcomes reported
The review examined antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) derived from photosynthetic marine organisms as potential alternatives to antibiotics in aquaculture, evaluating their suitability for controlling infectious diseases in farmed fish.
Topic tags
Dig deeper with Pulse AI.
Pulse AI has read the whole catalogue. Ask about this record, its theme, or how the findings apply to UK farming and policy — every answer cites the underlying studies.