Book Chapter

Antimicrobial Properties of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (C20 : 5n3)

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Citation

Desbois AP (2013) Antimicrobial Properties of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (C20 : 5n3). In: Kim S (ed.) Marine Microbiology: Bioactive Compounds and Biotechnological Applications. Weinham, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, pp. 351-367. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9783527665259.ch20/summary

Abstract
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (C20 : 5n - 3) is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid produced almost exclusively by marine organisms. The aim of this chapter is to discuss the antimicrobial properties of EPA, specifically its spectrum of activity and potency, likely mechanisms of action, safety, and biotechnological exploitation.

Keywords
antimicrobial actions of EPA; antibiotic; anti-infective; antimicrobial agent; biotechnological exploitation; free fatty acid

StatusPublished
Publication date31/12/2013
URLhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/18533
PublisherWiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co
Publisher URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…259.ch20/summary
Place of publicationWeinham, Germany
ISBN978-3-527-33327-1

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Dr Andrew Desbois

Dr Andrew Desbois

Senior Lecturer, Institute of Aquaculture