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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Natural Antimicrobial Agents from Algae: Current Advances and Future Directions.

Antonio Zuorro, Roberto Lavecchia, Jefferson E Contreras-Ropero, Janet B García Martínez, Crisóstomo Barajas-Ferreira, Andrés F Barajas-Solano

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
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  3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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  6. Effect of a Gelatin-Based Film IncludingFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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  7. Identifying Antimicrobial Agents fromBiotech (Basel (Switzerland)) · 2025
    Article
  8. Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Review
  9. Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025
    Review
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Antonio ZuorroDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Environment, Sapienza University, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8173-3809
Roberto LavecchiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Environment, Sapienza University, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2998-7705
Jefferson E Contreras-RoperoDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, Av. Gran Colombia No. 12E-96, Cucuta 540003, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0002-6617-6004
Janet B García MartínezDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, Av. Gran Colombia No. 12E-96, Cucuta 540003, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0001-6719-7408
Crisóstomo Barajas-FerreiraSchool of Chemical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Cra 27, Calle 9, Bucaramanga 680006, Colombia.
Andrés F Barajas-SolanoDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, Av. Gran Colombia No. 12E-96, Cucuta 540003, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0003-2765-9131

Funding

MINCIENCIAS-ICETEX FOTOLIX. ID2023-0686.Sapienza University of Rome RM12117A8B58023AUniversidad Francisco de Paula Santander FINU 011-2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Infectious diseases have significantly shaped human history, leading to significant advancements in medical science. The discovery and development of antibiotics represented a critical breakthrough, but the rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens now presents a serious global health threat. Due to the limitations of current synthetic antimicrobials, such as toxicity and environmental concerns, it is essential to explore alternative solutions. Algae, particularly microalgae and cyanobacteria, have emerged as promising sources of bioactive antimicrobial compounds. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the antimicrobial properties of algal-derived compounds, including polysaccharides, fatty acids, and phenols, which have shown effectiveness against multi-drug-resistant bacteria. A co-occurrence bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer highlighted five key research clusters: antibiotic resistance, algal extracts, biosynthesis, water treatment, and novel pharmacological compounds. Furthermore, the primary mechanisms of action of these bioactive compounds, such as the inhibition of protein synthesis and cell membrane disruption, were identified, demonstrating their potential against both common and multi-resistant pathogens. Future research should prioritize optimizing algal biomass production, utilizing genetic and metabolic engineering, and creating innovative delivery systems to enhance the efficient production of bioactive compounds.

Indexed as

Anti-Infective AgentsMicroalgaeAnti-Bacterial AgentsBiological ProductsCyanobacteriaFatty AcidsHumansPolysaccharidesAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsBiological ProductsFatty AcidsPolysaccharidesalgaeantimicrobialbioactive compoundsbiosynthesiscyanobacteria

Identifiers

PMID39519377
PMCPMC11545849

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