Comparative antibacterial activity of polymeric 3-alkylpyridinium salts isolated from the Mediterranean sponge Reniera sarai and their synthetic analogues
Academic Article
Publication Date:
2006
abstract:
Metabolites from marine sponges are considered a promising alternative to heavy metals in antifouling coatings. Water-soluble polymeric 3-alkylpyridinium salts and 14 related synthetic analogues showed considerable antibacterial activity against marine biofilm bacteria and may represent good candidates as natural biocides for marine technology applications.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Alkaloids; Alkylpyridinium; Antibacterial; Marine sponge; Reniera sarai
List of contributors:
Chelossi, Elisabetta; Faimali, Marco
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