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Secondary metabolites of the fungusMonascus: A review

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: This review deals with polyketides produced by the filamentous fungusMonascus which include: 1) a group of yellow, orange and red pigments, 2) a group of antihypercholesterolemic agents including mevinolin and related compounds and 3) the newly discovered metabolite ankalactone. Biosynthesis, methods of production, isolation and biological activities of these secondary metabolites are discussed.

Source: Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology

DOI: 10.1007/bf01569999

Authors: P Jůzlová, L Martínková, V Křen

Institutions: University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Microbiology

Language: English

Topic: Microbial Metabolism and Applications

Subfield: Biotechnology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Akademie Věd České Republiky