A Desulfatation–Oxidation Cascade Activates Coumarin‐Based Cross‐Linkers in the Wound Reaction of the Giant Unicellular Alga <i>Dasycladus vermicularis</i>

Abstract

Plugged up: A rapid and efficient cascade of desulfatation, oxidation, and cross-linking mediates wound sealing in the giant-celled alga Dasycladus vermicularis (see picture). UV and fluorescence studies and mass spectrometry show the wound plug is a coumarin-based polymer. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.