AI Article Synopsis
- Extracts from the red algae Asparagopsis taxiformis and A. armata were tested for antimicrobial properties.
- Both algae showed strong antiprotozoal activity against the parasite Leishmania.
- This suggests that these algae could be valuable sources for developing natural treatments against Leishmania infections.
Article Abstract
Crude extracts and column fractions from the red algae Asparagopsis taxiformis and A. armata from the Strait of Messina (Italy) were screened for the production of antimicrobial compounds. Extracts from both species revealed remarkable antiprotozoal activity against Leishmania, revealing such algae as a great source of natural antiprotozoal products.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763106 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md7030361 | DOI Listing |
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