In the last three decades the discovery of metabolites with biological activities from
macroalgae has increased significantly. However, despite the intense research effort by …

Macroalgae are a diverse group of marine organisms that have developed complex and
unique metabolic pathways to ensure survival in highly competitive marine environments. As …

Chemical components of seaweeds—carbohydrates, proteins and low molecular weight
nitrogenous compounds, minerals, lipids, vitamins, volatile compounds, and pigments—are …

The accumulation of compatible solutes is a prerequisite for the adaptation of
microorganisms to osmotic stress imposed by salt or organic solutes. Two types of strategies …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on the osmoadaptation in bacteria. Bacterial ability
to osmoadapt seems to be the norm rather than the exception. Under the right environmental …

On a identifié l'agent qui est la cause de la toxicité des moules d'élevage provenant d'une
zone localisée de la portion est de l'île du prince Edouard; il s' agit de l'acide domoïque, un …

In late November to December 1987, Canadians awoke to headlines such as “Mystery Toxin
Taints Mussels”,“Killer Shellfish Algae Found in River”, and “Fatal Mussel Toxin Found” …

One of the major discoveries in modem biology is the remarkable cellular and molecular
similarity of life on Earth in all its diverse forms. However, addition of betaine with high urea …

Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin that is naturally produced by several diatom species of
the genus Pseudo-nitzschia. The toxin acts as a glutamate agonist and is excitotoxic in the …

This review is intended to survey and assess the metabolites of marine microalgae from
structural, toxicological and pharmacological points of view. The phylogenetic relationship of …