Published 2003

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Publication details

Journal : World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology , vol. 19 , p. 777–782 , 2003

International Standard Numbers :
Printed : 0959-3993
Electronic : 1573-0972

Publication type : Academic article

Contributors : Sandsdalen, Erling; Haug, Tor; Stensvåg, Klara; Styrvold, Olaf B.

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Summary

An antibacterial compound was isolated from the brown alga Fucus vesiculosus. Purification consisted of extraction of plant material with 0.05% trifluoroacetic acid, concentration on a C18 cartridge, and reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography on a C18 semi-preparative column. The isolated compound exhibited antibacterial activity against both the Gram-positive and the Gram-negative bacteria tested. The compound showed no haemolytic effect against human red blood cells. Results obtained by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry indicated that the antibacterial activity was caused by a polyhydroxylated fucophlorethol.