materials is very low. The bioactivity measurement must therefore be conducted
with great sensitivity. Investigation of bioactive substances in organisms saves time
and money, consisting of an initial exploration of the whole biological resource
using fast and precise methods and, if development possibilities are found, a second
and third exploration. The initial investigation adopts typical experimental methods,
with a focus on determining whether the materials are effective or not, while the
second investigation adopts a quantitative experimental approach with a focus on
the degree of efficacy. The third and final investigation, which involves animal
testing, should be done in a way that allows for an accurate determination of
development viability.
Fig. 1.3 Research stages for the development of marine pharmaceutical materials
1.5 Developing Industries with New Marine Biotechnology Materials
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