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Presence of antimicrobial activity in the mucus of chame fish (Dormitator latifrons)

Abstract:

The present work describes the presence of antimicrobial activity of chame fish mucus (Dormitator latifrons) over different Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria types. On this way, it was shown the inhibitory effect of chame mucus over 2 of 3 analyzed strains bacillus type. Furthermore, it was determined the existence of a strong inhibitory effect in chame mucus over Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio harveyi strains. Also it was observed, though in lower magnitude, an inhibitory effect over a Vibrio anguillarum strain. The preliminary information obtained on this study suggests the presence of antibacterial agents in chame fish mucus, which could be used in the future with an application in animal and human health.