Structurally Uncommon Secondary Metabolites Derived from Endophytic Fungi.

ABSTRACT: Among microorganisms, endophytic fungi are the least studied, but they have attracted attention due to their high biological diversity and ability to produce novel and bioactive secondary metabolites to protect their host plant against biotic and abiotic stress. These compounds belong to different structural classes, such as alkaloids, peptides, terpenoids, polyketides, and steroids, which could present significant biological activities that are useful for pharmacological or medical applications. Recent reviews on endophytic fungi have mainly focused on the production of novel bioactive compounds. Here, we focus on compounds produced by endophytic fungi, reported with uncommon bioactive structures, establishing the neighbor net and diversity of endophytic fungi. The review includes compoun

SUBMITTER: Ortega HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8308102 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature