The bacteria proliferate to high levels in the insect cadaver and produce diverse antimicrobial compounds that suppress the growth of antagonistic microorganisms.
A further function of these glands may be to produce antimicrobial compounds against skin pathogens.
Aminoglycosides are a class of antimicrobial compounds that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.
Whether or not this antimicrobial compound comprises the entirety of the immune system of the respiratory tract remains to be seen.
This is because of antimicrobial compounds in either the sponge itself or their microbial symbionts.
Microban is a trademarked antimicrobial compound that's mixed into the quartz and resin goop, actually making it part of the structure.
Phytoncides are antimicrobial allelochemic volatile organic compounds derived from plants.
Flumequine is a known antimicrobial compound described and claimed in U.S. Pat.
Elicitors stimulate the production of antimicrobial compounds called phytoalexins.
Maintain sterility by producing mucus containing antimicrobial compounds.