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in: Marine Biotechnology Studies and Applications, Shaju S. S.,Vipin P.M.,Visakh P. M., Editor, Scrivener Publishing Llc, New Jersey, pp.287-314, 2025
Marine ecosystems possess a vast biodiversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Among all marine forms, mollusks play a crucial role in the food chain and ecosystem balance in those environments. Bivalve, a class of mollusks, harbors particularly in coastal regions and provides a sustainable food source with high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and mineral contents. The extreme marine conditions, such as hypoxia, high temperature, acidification, and pathogenic microorganisms, lead to the evolution of novel bioactive compounds in marine bivalves like other marine invertebrate forms such as sponges, algae, crustaceans, and other mollusks. These compounds exhibit a diverse array of biochemical and therapeutic potentials. Therefore, in this work, we focused on the current literature regarding the bivalve-derived anticancer and antimicrobial bioactive compounds in peptide, polysaccharide, lipid, and lectin nature and their action mechanisms.