Seaweed Bioactive Compounds against Pathogens and Microalgae: Potential Uses on Pharmacology and Harmful Algae Bloom Control

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

El Amrani Zerrifi, SE (Author) Other; El Khalloufi, F (Author) Other; Oudra, B (Author) Other; Vitor Vasconcelos (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Marine Drugs

Vol. 16 No. 9

Final page: 55

ISSN: 1660-3397

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 44 Citations

Scopus - 58 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00N-M2R

DOI: 10.3390/md16020055

Abstract (EN): Cyanobacteria are found globally due to their adaptation to various environments. The occurrence of cyanobacterial blooms is not a new phenomenon. The bloom-forming and toxin-producing species have been a persistent nuisance all over the world over the last decades. Evidence suggests that this trend might be attributed to a complex interplay of direct and indirect anthropogenic influences. To control cyanobacterial blooms, various strategies, including physical, chemical, and biological methods have been proposed. Nevertheless, the use of those strategies is usually not effective. The isolation of natural compounds from many aquatic and terrestrial plants and seaweeds has become an alternative approach for controlling harmful algae in aquatic systems. Seaweeds have received attention from scientists because of their bioactive compounds with antibacterial, antifungal, anti-microalgae, and antioxidant properties. The undesirable effects of cyanobacteria proliferations and potential control methods are here reviewed, focusing on the use of potent bioactive compounds, isolated from seaweeds, against microalgae and cyanobacteria growth.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 22