You’ve probably seen one if you’ve snorkelled a reef but little do people know that the beautiful feather star and sea-lily could one day be the source of new medicines.
Griffith University scientists Dr Yunjiang Feng, Dr Shahan Khokhar and Associate Professor Rohan Davis have undertaken an in-depth study of the chemical makeup of feather stars and sea-lilies – the first since the 1970s – in an effort to comprehensively document the chemistry and biological activity of these unique sea creatures.
The work aims to help future researchers worldwide in their quest for new natural products and potential drugs from these marine sources.
Their comprehensive review, published on the front cover of the prestigious international journal Natural Product Reports, revealed the chemistry, biology, and taxonomy of more than 50 feather stars and sea-lilies – collectively known as crinoids.
Researchers also highlighted current challenges associated with studying these organisms, and provided insights and directions into
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