A Review on the Potential Usage of Lionfishes (Pterois spp.) in Biomedical and Bioinspired Applications

Lionfishes are recognized as invasive and predatory species in the world. The genus Pterois belongs to Scorpaenidae family has 10 confirmed species. Among them, two miles P. volitans were reported non-indigenous Turkish marine waters. Although dorsal, pelvic, anal fins of lionfish have venom-releasing spines which can systemic effects such severe pain, fever, vomiting, dizziness, there no reports death by literature anyway. After careful removal venomous spines, meat is suitable for human consumption. bioactivity homogenates obtained from been subject various research since 1950s. Until now, it proven that contain anticancer, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antioxidant, antibacterial compounds be used biomedical applications a natural resource origin. Moreover, spine shape provided inspiration useful designing reusable syringe needles sterilizable plungers, thereby reducing waste sharps disposal costs. Additionally, lionfish, typically removed discarded, make jewellery. This review, therefore, focused on evaluating alternative management actions bring these fish into economy control their populations, owing both use fields suitability bioinspiration.