Isolation and characterisation of crocosin, an antibacterial compound from crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) plasma

Animal Science Journal

Volumn 81, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 393-401

  Preecharram, Sutthidech ^a   Jearranaiprepame, Pornpimol ^a   Daduang, Sakda ^a   Temsiripong, Yosapong ^b   Somdee, Theerasak ^a   Fukamizo, Tamo ^c   Svasti, Jisnuson ^d   Araki, Tomohiro ^e   Thammasirirak, Sompong ^a  

^a Khon Kaen University   (Thailand)

^b Sriracha Moda Farm Chon Buri ^*  (Thailand)

^c KINKI UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^d Mahidol University   (Thailand)

^e TOKAI UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Antibacterial compound; Crocodile; Crocodylus siamensis; Crocosin; Reptile

Indexed keywords

ANTIINFECTIVE AGENT;

ALLIGATOR; ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BLOOD; DRUG EFFECT; HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY; ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION; MASS SPECTROMETRY; SALMONELLA TYPHI; STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS;

ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES; ANIMALS; ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS; CHROMATOGRAPHY, HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID; MASS SPECTROMETRY; SALMONELLA TYPHI; STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS;

ALLIGATOR; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); CROCODYLUS SIAMENSIS; REPTILIA; SALMONELLA TYPHI; STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS;

EID: 77953883209     PISSN: 13443941     EISSN: 17400929     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2010.00752.x     Document Type: Article

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