Anti- Candida and anti- Cryptococcus antifungal produced by marine microorganisms

Amraoui, Belkassem El; Amraoui, Mohammed El; Cohen, Nozha; Fassouane, A.

doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2014.04.004

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“…Seaweed-associated microbial communities are highly diverse and rich sources of exceptional molecular structures [ 71 ]. Over a long evolutionary period, the marine organisms sharing a common environment have established associations [ 13 ].…”

Section: Production Of Antimicrobials From Seaweedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Bacteria present either outside or inside the algal cells protect the host against pathogens by producing bioactive compounds. Despite epiphytic microorganisms showing high antimicrobial activity [ 71 , 72 , 73 ], they are not the object of this work. In most mentioned studies, epiphytic bacteria have been removed by washing.…”

Section: Production Of Antimicrobials From Seaweedmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Antimicrobial Action of Compounds from Marine Seaweed

2016

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Seaweed produces metabolites aiding in the protection against different environmental stresses. These compounds show antiviral, antiprotozoal, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Macroalgae can be cultured in high volumes and would represent an attractive source of potential compounds useful for unconventional drugs able to control new diseases or multiresistant strains of pathogenic microorganisms. The substances isolated from green, brown and red algae showing potent antimicrobial activity belong to polysaccharides, fatty acids, phlorotannins, pigments, lectins, alkaloids, terpenoids and halogenated compounds. This review presents the major compounds found in macroalga showing antimicrobial activities and their most promising applications.

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Section: Production Of Antimicrobials From Seaweedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Production Of Antimicrobials From Seaweedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antimicrobial Action of Compounds from Marine Seaweed

2016

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“…The growing use of antifungal agents in recent years has led to the development of drug resistance [ 150 , 151 ]. Thus, there is a need for novel drugs and several studies were recently conducted to find fungicide activity from natural marine products against human pathogenic fungi [ 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 157 ], including antifungal agents from microalgae ( Table 3 ).…”

Section: Antifungal Activity From Microalgaementioning

confidence: 99%

Antimicrobial Compounds from Eukaryotic Microalgae against Human Pathogens and Diseases in Aquaculture

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The search for novel compounds of marine origin has increased in the last decades for their application in various areas such as pharmaceutical, human or animal nutrition, cosmetics or bioenergy. In this context of blue technology development, microalgae are of particular interest due to their immense biodiversity and their relatively simple growth needs. In this review, we discuss about the promising use of microalgae and microalgal compounds as sources of natural antibiotics against human pathogens but also about their potential to limit microbial infections in aquaculture. An alternative to conventional antibiotics is needed as the microbial resistance to these drugs is increasing in humans and animals. Furthermore, using natural antibiotics for livestock could meet the consumer demand to avoid chemicals in food, would support a sustainable aquaculture and present the advantage of being environmentally friendly. Using natural and renewable microalgal compounds is still in its early days, but considering the important research development and rapid improvement in culture, extraction and purification processes, the valorization of microalgae will surely extend in the future.

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“…Data from the literature show that some marine microorganisms secrete toxins as a defence against certain fungal species [103][104][105][106]. El Amraoui et al [104,105] tested the anti-fungal capacities of 34 marine microorganisms against four fungi and found that 13 (38%) of the strains showed antifungal activity. These were mainly bacteria: Acinetobacter, Aeromonas, Alcaligenes, Bacillus, Chromobacterium, Enterococcus, Pantoea, and Pseudomonas.…”

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confidence: 99%