Fungi have the capability to produce a tremendous number of so-called secondary
metabolites, which possess a multitude of functions, eg, communication signals during …

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most important airborne fungal pathogen, causing severe
infections with invasive growth in immunocompromised patients. The fungal cell wall (CW) …

The mechanisms of terbinafine resistance in a set of clinical isolates of Trichophyton rubrum
have been studied recently. Of these isolates, TIMM20092 also showed reduced sensitivity …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous saprophytic mold able to grow on a diversity of material
ranging from decayed organic matter in the environment to space station cupolas [1]. Yet this …

Covering: Up to March 2019 Secondary metabolites (SMs) are chemical entities produced
by organisms in response to environmental stimuli and as a defense against biological …

Secondary metabolites (SMs) produced by filamentous fungi possess diverse bioactivities
that make them excellent drug candidates. Whole genome sequencing has revealed that …

Background Many fungi grow as saprobic organisms and obtain nutrients from a wide range
of dead organic materials. Among saprobes, fungal species that grow on wood or in polluted …

In industry, filamentous fungi have a prominent position as producers of economically
relevant primary or secondary metabolites. Particularly, the advent of genetic engineering of …

Filamentous fungi are one of the most important producers of secondary metabolites. Some
of them can have a toxic effect on the human body, leading to diseases. On the other hand …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an important opportunistic human pathogen known for its
production of a large array of extrolites. Up to 63 species have been described in Aspergillus …