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SUBMITTER: La Clair JJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4086721 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
La Clair James J JJ Loveridge Steven T ST Tenney Karen K O'Neil-Johnson Mark M Chapman Eli E Crews Phillip P
PloS one 20140708 7
There is continuing international interest in exploring and developing the therapeutic potential of marine-derived small molecules. Balancing the strategies for ocean based sampling of source organisms versus the potential to endanger fragile ecosystems poses a substantial challenge. In order to mitigate such environmental impacts, we have developed a deployable artificial sponge. This report provides details on its design followed by evidence that it faithfully recapitulates traditional natural ...[more]