Volatile Nitrogenous Compounds from Bacteria: Source of Novel Bioactive Compounds

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Valença, CAS (Author) Other; Barbosa, AAT (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other; Caramão, EB (Author) Other; Jain, S (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Chemistry and Biodiversity

Vol. 18

ISSN: 1612-1872

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Y-1EF

DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100549

Abstract (EN): Bacteria can produce nitrogenous compounds via both primary and secondary metabolic processes. Many bacterial volatile nitrogenous compounds produced during the secondary metabolism have been identified and reported for their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, algicidal and antitumor activities. The production of these nitrogenous compounds depends on several factors, including the composition of culture media, growth conditions, and even the organic solvent used for their extraction, thus requiring their identification in specific conditions. In this review, we describe the volatile nitrogenous compounds produced by bacteria especially focusing on their antimicrobial activity. We concentrate on azo-compounds mainly pyrazines and pyrrolo-pyridines reported for their activity against several microorganisms. Whenever significant, extraction and identification methods of these compounds are also mentioned and discussed. To the best of our knowledge, this is first review describing volatile nitrogenous compounds from bacteria focusing on their biological activity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14