The Discovery Of Secondary Metabolites From Jaspis sp. Effective Against MRSA
The Discovery Of Secondary Metabolites From Jaspis sp. Effective Against MRSA
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Olivia Hernandez and Priscilla Winder
Marine Science Discipline Eckerd College,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute,
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
With the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria, marine natural products are becoming an increasingly important source of new antibiotics. The Jaspis species of sponge is native to Florida and has been shown to have antibacterial, anticancer, antitumoral, and other medicinal properties. In this study, extracts from Jaspis sp. were found to have antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These compounds were purified, and their chemical structure was determined to identify them.
For more information email: oshernan@eckerd.edu
For more information email: oshernan@eckerd.edu
Excellence Award in the Disease and Physiology Section🏆
Eckerd College Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022
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