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    • Marine natural products
    • Microbiology
    • Pharmacology

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    • Marine algae are a rich source of bioactive compounds.
    • Antimicrobial resistance necessitates the discovery of new therapeutic agents.
    • Natural products offer diverse chemical structures for drug development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of five compounds isolated from marine algae.
    • To identify specific marine-derived compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
    • To assess the spectrum of activity against various microbial pathogens.

    Main Methods:

    • Five compounds were extracted from marine algae.
    • Antimicrobial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Candida albicans, and Escherichia coli.
    • Activity was compared to the antibiotic streptomycin.

    Main Results:

    • Three compounds (cycloeudesmol, laurinterol, debromolaurinterol) showed significant antimicrobial activity.
    • Activity levels approached that of streptomycin for these compounds.
    • No single compound inhibited all tested microorganisms.
    • A selective activity against gram-positive bacteria was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Marine algae-derived compounds possess promising antimicrobial properties.
    • Cycloeudesmol, laurinterol, and debromolaurinterol are potential leads for antimicrobial drug discovery.
    • Further research is warranted to explore their therapeutic potential, particularly against gram-positive pathogens.