Antibacterial Derivatives of Marine Algae: An Overview of Pharmacological Mechanisms and Applications
The marine environment is home to a taxonomically diverse ecosystem. Organisms such as algae, molluscs, sponges, corals, and tunicates have evolved to survive the high concentrations of infectious and surface-fouling bacteria that are indigenous to ocean waters. Both macroalgae (seaweeds) and microa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/14/4/81 |