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Experimental evidence of antimicrobial activity in Antarctic seaweeds: ecological role and antibiotic potential
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Seaweeds contain a wide range of secondary metabolites which serve multiple functions, including chemical and ecological mediation with microorganisms. Moreover, owing to their diverse bioactivity, including their antibiotic properties, they show potential for human use. Nonetheless, the chemical ecology of seaweeds is not equally understood across different regions; for example, Antarctic seaweeds are among the lesser studied groups. With the aim of improving our current understanding of the chemical ecology and potential bioactivity of Antarctic seaweeds, we performed a screening of antibiotic activity using crude extracts from 22 Antarctic macroalgae species. Extractions were performed separating lipophilic and hydrophilic fractions at natural concentrations. Antimicrobial activity assays were performed using the disk diffusion method against seven Antarctic bacteria and seven human pathogenic surrogates. Our results showed that red seaweeds (especially Delisea pulchra) inhibited a larger number of microorganisms compared with brown seaweeds, and that lipophilic fractions were more active than hydrophilic ones. Both types of bacteria tested (Gram negative and Gram positive) were inhibited, especially by butanolic fractions, suggesting a trend of non-specific chemical defence. However, Gram-negative bacteria and one pathogenic fungus showed greater resistance. Our study contributes to the evidence of antimicrobial chemical interactions between Antarctic seaweeds and sympatric microorganisms, as well as the potential of seaweed extracts for pharmacological applications.
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MARTÍN MARTÍN, Rafael pablo, CARCEDO-FORÉS, Marta, CAMACHO-BOLÓS, Pablo, GARCÍA ALJARO, Cristina, ANGULO PRECKLER, Carlos, ÁVILA ESCARTÍN, Conxita, RULL, Jordi, GÓMEZ GARRETA, Ma. amelia. Experimental evidence of antimicrobial activity in Antarctic seaweeds: ecological role and antibiotic potential. _Polar Biology_. 2022. [consulta: 24 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 0722-4060. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/193221]