Jordan team finds compounds in Aqaba sponge
A team from the University of Jordan searched for natural compounds from a rare marine sponge living in the depths of the Gulf of Aqaba. These compounds showed effectiveness against bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Samples of the sponge were collected from depths ranging between 140 and 362 meters during an exploratory trip in 2022, using submarines equipped with robotic arms. Analyses revealed three main types of sponge, and approximately 40 bioactive compounds were identified, including gallic acid, caffeic acid, and the marine alkaloid "Manzamine A." Results showed that extracts from the sponge "Dactylospongia sp." exhibited high antibacterial resistance. The university aims to develop sustainable methods for producing these compounds through genetic and chemical techniques to preserve marine biodiversity and apply these findings in medical fields.
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