Marine Pseudoalteromonas species are associated with higher organisms and produce biologically active extracellular agents |
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Authors: | Holmström Kjelleberg |
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Institution: | School of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, N.S.W. 2052, Australia;Centre for Marine Biofouling and Bio-Innovation, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, N.S.W. 2052, Australia |
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Abstract: | The newly established genus Pseudoalteromonas contains numerous marine species which synthesize biologically active molecules. The production of a range of compounds which are active against a variety of target organisms appears to be a unique characteristic for this genus and may greatly benefit Pseudoalteromonas cells in their competition for nutrients and colonization of surfaces. Species of Pseudoalteromonas are generally found in association with marine eukaryotes and display anti-bacterial, bacteriolytic, agarolytic and algicidal activities. Moreover, several Pseudoalteromonas isolates specifically prevent the settlement of common fouling organisms. While a wide range of inhibitory extracellular agents are produced, compounds promoting the survival of other marine organisms living in the vicinity of Pseudoalteromonas species have also been found. |
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Keywords: | Marine Fouling Pseudoalteromonas |
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