Article
Fungal Secondary Metabolism
Author/s | Ávalos Cordero, Francisco Javier
Limón Mirón, María del Carmen |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Genética |
Publication Date | 2021 |
Deposit Date | 2022-03-22 |
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Abstract | Definition: Fungal secondary metabolites (SMs) comprise a vast collection of compounds expendable
for these organisms under laboratory conditions. They exhibit enormous chemical diversity, and usu-
ally belong to four ... Definition: Fungal secondary metabolites (SMs) comprise a vast collection of compounds expendable for these organisms under laboratory conditions. They exhibit enormous chemical diversity, and usu- ally belong to four major families: terpenoids, polyketides, non-ribosomal peptides, or a combination of the last two. Their functions are very diverse and are normally associated with a greater fitness of the producing fungi in their environment, which often compete with other microorganisms or interact with host plants. Many SMs have beneficial applications, e.g., as antibiotics or medical drugs, but others, known as mycotoxins, are harmful to health. |
Citation | Ávalos Cordero, F.J. y Limón Mirón, M.d.C. (2021). Fungal Secondary Metabolism. Encyclopedia, 2 (1), 1-13. |
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