Potential extract of green algae (Ulva luctuca) as antimicrobial in mouthwash: literature review

Green algae as one of the marine natural resources which is included in main seaweed found many coastal areas In-donesia. The bioactive component that acts an antibacterial agent green type Ulva lactuca ulvan polysaccharide extract. Ulvan a cell wall accounts for 9-36% dry weight biomass and mainly composed rhamnose sulfate, uronic acid (glucuronic iduronic acid) xylose. Polysaccharide extracted from can be antimicrobial materials used mouthwash dentistry.