Natural pain killers from marine sources: a new frontier in neurosurgical pain management.

Neurosurg Rev

Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India.

Published: August 2024

The development of new analgesics for the management of neurosurgical pain is a great opportunity in marine environments. Particular secondary metabolites with strong biological activity that have developed for defense are produced by marine bioresources. The analgesic potential of marine-derived peptides, alkaloids, terpenes and polyketides-such as discodermolide from marine sponges and ziconotide from cone snail venom-is highlighted in this letter. These substances work through novel methods that minimize the negative effects associated with conventional analgesics while focusing on particular pain pathways. Despite obstacles in sustainable sourcing and regulatory validation, the development of these marine-derived analgesics requires interdisciplinary collaboration to fulfill their potential in enhancing pain management.

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