Secondary metabolites of the fungus Monascus: a review
1996
Juzlova, P. | Martinkova, L. | Kren, V.
This review deals with polyketides produced by the filamentous fungus Monascus 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.
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