Analysis of the Biomass Composition of the Demosponge Amphimedon queenslandica on Heron Island Reef, Australia

Analysis of the Biomass Composition of the Demosponge Amphimedon queenslandica on Heron Island Reef, Australia

Marine sponges are a potential source of important pharmaceutical drugs, the commercialisation of which is restricted by the difficulties of obtaining a sufficient and regular supply of biomass. One way to optimize commercial cell lines for production is the in-depth characterization and target ide...

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Main Authors: Jabin R. Watson, Timothy C. R. Brennan, Bernard M. Degnan, Sandie M. Degnan, Jens O. Krömer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
Porifera
biochemical composition
Amphimedon queenslandica
amino acid analysis
FAME analysis
spongin
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/6/3733

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