New Cytotoxic Azaphilones from Monascus purpureus-Fermented Rice (Red Yeast Rice)
Molecules, 2010 Using a cell-based cytotoxicity assay three new cytotoxic azaphilones, including two stereoisomers and designated monapurones A-C (1-3), were isolated from the extract of Monascus purpureus-fermented rice (red yeast rice).
Jinjie Li
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Minutellins E-I and daldinone L, new secondary metabolites from different species of the Hypoxylaceae (Xylariales, Ascomycota) [PDF]
MycologyFungi of the family Hypoxylaceae (Xylariales, Ascomycota) are ubiquitously distributed and fulfil important ecological roles as saprobes, pathogens, and endophytes.
Christopher Lambert +7 more
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Fungal Pigments: Carotenoids, Riboflavin, and Polyketides with Diverse Applications [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2023 Natural pigments and colorants have seen a substantial increase in use over the last few decades due to their eco-friendly and safe properties. Currently, customer preferences for more natural products are driving the substitution of natural pigments for
Maria Afroz Toma +5 more
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Proangiogenic Azaphilones from the Marine-Derived Fungus Neopestalotiopsis sp. HN-1-6 [PDF]
Marine DrugsDeveloping novel, safe, and efficient proangiogenic drugs is an important approach for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In this study, 4 new compounds, including 3 azaphilones (1–3) and 1 dihydroisocoumarin (4), as well as 13 ...
Ting Feng +6 more
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From Pigment Chemistry to Nanomaterials: Fungal Pigments as Reducing and Stabilizing Agents in Green Nanoparticle Synthesis [PDF]
MicroorganismsFungal pigments have gained attention as eco-friendly and versatile materials for green nanotechnology because of their varied chemical structures, inherent redox properties, and strong metal ion-binding capabilities. These pigments, such as polyketides,
Akshay Chavan +4 more
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Muyocopronones A and B: azaphilones from the endophytic fungus Muyocopron laterale
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2020 Two new azaphilones, namely muyocopronones A (1) and B (2), were isolated from the cultures of an endophytic fungus Muyocopron laterale ECN279. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis.
Yoshiaki Kawamura +2 more
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Chemical Profiling and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Commercial Red Yeast Rice Ingredients [PDF]
FoodsRed yeast rice (RYR) food supplements are widely used for cholesterol management due to their monacolin content, particularly monacolin K (MK), which shares the same chemical structure as lovastatin, a compound associated with several side effects.
Paola Nezi +8 more
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Isolation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Metabolites from the Sophora tonkinensis-Associated Fungus Penicillium sp. GDGJ-N37 [PDF]
MoleculesChemical investigation of Penicillium sp. GDGJ-N37, a Sophora tonkinensis-associated fungus, yielded two new azaphilone derivatives, N-isoamylsclerotiorinamine (1) and 7-methoxyl-N-isoamylsclerotiorinamine (2), and four known azaphilones (3–6), together ...
Lili Huang +9 more
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Novel bioactive compounds from marine-derived endosymbiotic Penicillium fungi reported during 2020–2025 [PDF]
Natural Products and BioprospectingMarine-derived Penicillium fungus gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential as a valuable source of unique natural compounds with a wide range of chemical structures and bioactive capabilities.
Sarah A. Omran +3 more
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New Azaphilones, Seco-Chaetomugilins A and D, Produced by a Marine-Fish-Derived Chaetomium globosum
Marine Drugs, 2009 Seco-chaetomugilins A and D were isolated from a strain of Chaetomium globosum that was originally isolated from the marine fish Mugil cephalus, and their absolute stereostructures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses, including 1D and ...
Reiko Tanaka
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