Engineered coatings containing cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria delay the development of a stable macrofouling community.

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Auteurs principaux: Gonçalves, Catarina, Pereira, Sandra, Oliveira, Isabel B, Preto, Marco, Ribeiro, Tiago, Morais, João, Gomes, Luciana C, Romeu, Maria João, Semedo, Miguel, Mergulhão, Filipe J, Vasconcelos, Vitor, Silva, Elisabete R, Almeida, Joana R
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author Gonçalves, Catarina
Pereira, Sandra
Oliveira, Isabel B
Preto, Marco
Ribeiro, Tiago
Morais, João
Gomes, Luciana C
Romeu, Maria João
Semedo, Miguel
Mergulhão, Filipe J
Vasconcelos, Vitor
Silva, Elisabete R
Almeida, Joana R
author_facet Gonçalves, Catarina
Pereira, Sandra
Oliveira, Isabel B
Preto, Marco
Ribeiro, Tiago
Morais, João
Gomes, Luciana C
Romeu, Maria João
Semedo, Miguel
Mergulhão, Filipe J
Vasconcelos, Vitor
Silva, Elisabete R
Almeida, Joana R
Gonçalves, Catarina
Pereira, Sandra
Oliveira, Isabel B
Preto, Marco
Ribeiro, Tiago
Morais, João
Gomes, Luciana C
Romeu, Maria João
Semedo, Miguel
Mergulhão, Filipe J
Vasconcelos, Vitor
Silva, Elisabete R
Almeida, Joana R
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Engineered coatings containing cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria delay the development of a stable macrofouling community. Gonçalves, Catarina Pereira, Sandra Oliveira, Isabel B Preto, Marco Ribeiro, Tiago Morais, João Gomes, Luciana C Romeu, Maria João Semedo, Miguel Mergulhão, Filipe J Vasconcelos, Vitor Silva, Elisabete R Almeida, Joana R Biofouling Peptides, Cyclic Biofilms Animals Cyanobacteria Bivalvia Biofouling-the adhesion of organisms and their byproducts to submerged surfaces-poses economic and environmental challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable antifouling solutions. This study reports a proof-of-concept investigation into the environmental compatibility and field validation of natural cyclic peptides portoamides A and B (Pam) as a bio-based antifouling alternative. Pam have demonstrated antifouling activity by inhibiting mussel larval settlement and disrupting biofilm formation. Herein, the antifouling performance of Pam-engineered coatings was evaluated through anti-settlement, anti-biofilm, as well as marine field tests. Lab-scale tests revealed that Pam-based coatings (0.7 wt%) effectively reduced biofilm thickness, surface coverage, and mussel larval settlement. Field trials showed that Pam-functionalized coating prototypes outperformed a commercial biocide in use (Econea®), delaying macrofouling community establishment and contributing to enhanced antifouling effectiveness. Overall, this work supports further development of antifouling engineered systems using Pam, representing a significant technological advance (from Technology Readiness Level 3 to 6) toward sustainable marine coating systems.
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spellingShingle Engineered coatings containing cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria delay the development of a stable macrofouling community.
Gonçalves, Catarina
Pereira, Sandra
Oliveira, Isabel B
Preto, Marco
Ribeiro, Tiago
Morais, João
Gomes, Luciana C
Romeu, Maria João
Semedo, Miguel
Mergulhão, Filipe J
Vasconcelos, Vitor
Silva, Elisabete R
Almeida, Joana R
Biofouling
Peptides, Cyclic
Biofilms
Animals
Cyanobacteria
Bivalvia
Engineered coatings containing cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria delay the development of a stable macrofouling community. Gonçalves, Catarina Pereira, Sandra Oliveira, Isabel B Preto, Marco Ribeiro, Tiago Morais, João Gomes, Luciana C Romeu, Maria João Semedo, Miguel Mergulhão, Filipe J Vasconcelos, Vitor Silva, Elisabete R Almeida, Joana R Biofouling Peptides, Cyclic Biofilms Animals Cyanobacteria Bivalvia Biofouling-the adhesion of organisms and their byproducts to submerged surfaces-poses economic and environmental challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable antifouling solutions. This study reports a proof-of-concept investigation into the environmental compatibility and field validation of natural cyclic peptides portoamides A and B (Pam) as a bio-based antifouling alternative. Pam have demonstrated antifouling activity by inhibiting mussel larval settlement and disrupting biofilm formation. Herein, the antifouling performance of Pam-engineered coatings was evaluated through anti-settlement, anti-biofilm, as well as marine field tests. Lab-scale tests revealed that Pam-based coatings (0.7 wt%) effectively reduced biofilm thickness, surface coverage, and mussel larval settlement. Field trials showed that Pam-functionalized coating prototypes outperformed a commercial biocide in use (Econea®), delaying macrofouling community establishment and contributing to enhanced antifouling effectiveness. Overall, this work supports further development of antifouling engineered systems using Pam, representing a significant technological advance (from Technology Readiness Level 3 to 6) toward sustainable marine coating systems.
title Engineered coatings containing cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria delay the development of a stable macrofouling community.
topic Biofouling
Peptides, Cyclic
Biofilms
Animals
Cyanobacteria
Bivalvia
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41535171/