How can we develop marine natural products chemistry in Indonesia?

Abstract

In this article, a brief overview of marine natural products (MNPs) is given along with some useful references. The minimum required instruments and information for conducting the related research are reviewed, and the benefits of searching for MNPs in Indonesia are discussed. Several MNPs that are known from Indonesia are then mentioned. In addition to knowing the existing resources, we should place emphasis on the discovery by Indonesian researchers of new molecules having a chemical or biological interest. Finally, some additional information related to natural products is presented.