Title: Phenoloxidase (E.C. 1.14.18.1) from the byssus gland of<i>Mytilus edulis:</i>Purification, partial characterization and application for screening products with potential antifouling activities
Abstract:Although a total ban on the use of TBT coatings is not expected in the short term, there is a growing need for environmentally safe antifouling systems. To assist in the rapid screening of a large num...Although a total ban on the use of TBT coatings is not expected in the short term, there is a growing need for environmentally safe antifouling systems. To assist in the rapid screening of a large number of potential antifouling substances, a method that is simple, efficient and inexpensive is required. The production of byssus threads by the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis, has often been studied for testing the antifouling efficacy of various compounds. The present study reports a new antifouling assay based on the inhibition of purified M. edulis phenoloxidase activity. The method has the advantage of being specific, reliable, sensitive and rapid. Key words: antifouling assayphenoloxidaseMytilus edulis Notes Corresponding author; fax: 33 (0) 298 978124; e‐mail: hellio@sb‐roscoff.frRead More
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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