Proteolytic activity of bacterial isolates (Nikko Bay Palau)

1Isolates retrieved from diseased and non-diseased Pachyseris speciosa colonies sampled in Nikko Bay Palau . 2Specific amplification of Vibrio zinc-metalloprotease active zinc binding site. 3High proteolytic activity >3U measured by the asocasein assay. 4Medium proteolytic activity 1-3U measured by the ascasein assay. 5No proteolytic activity <1U measured by the asocasein assay.