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

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2018

Autores

El Amrani Zerrifi, SE (Autor) Outra; El Khalloufi, F (Autor) Outra; Oudra, B (Autor) Outra; Vitor Vasconcelos (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Marine Drugs

Vol. 16 Nº 9

Página Final: 55

ISSN: 1660-3397

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 44 Citações

Scopus - 58 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 22