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The Usefulness of Microalgae Compounds for Preventing Biofilm
                Infections

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Biofilms play an important role in infectious diseases.
                It has been estimated that most medical infections are due to
                bacterial biofilms, and about 60-70% of nosocomial infections
                are also caused by the formation of a biofilm. Historically,
                microalgae are an important source of bioactive compounds,
                having novel structures and potential biological functions that
                make them attractive for different industries such as food,
                animal feed, aquaculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical. Several
                studies have described compounds produced by microalgae and
                cyanobacteria species with antimicrobial activity. However,
                studies on the antibiofilm activity of extracts and/or molecules
                produced by these microorganisms are scarce. Quorum-sensing
                inhibitor and anti-adherent agents have, among others, been
                isolated from microalgae and cyanobacteria species. The use of
                tools such as nanotechnology increase their power of action and
                can be used for preventing and treating biofilm-related
                infections.

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Articles publicats en revistes (Fonaments Clínics)

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The Usefulness of Microalgae Compounds for Preventing Biofilm
                Infections