A
natural product is a substance produced by a living organism. It is found in
nature and is considered a major source for drug discovery. A natural compound
is used mainly for treating many life threatening conditions. It is obtained
from tissues of terrestrial plants, marine organisms and from
microorganisms. Today, there are many
medicines that are obtained directly from natural products. They have been a
fertile area of chemical research and experiments from many long years.
Natural
products can be classified into four major categories. A large number of these
products are obtained from microorganisms. Many terrestrial and marine
microorganisms have been screened for drug discovery. These organisms are chosen
for extraction of natural products because they have a wide variety of
potentially active substances. Even marine organisms contribute a lot because
they synthesize many complex chemicals that act as possible remedies for a
number of ailments.
EricIttah is a leading biopharmaceutical consultant having good knowledge about the
chemistry of natural products. He is
aware of all the sources that help in extracting natural products. Eric Ittah has
worked on many successful projects and has helped many pharmaceutical firms in
understanding the chemical composition of various drugs.
