Metabolites of Endophytic Microorganisms as Bioactive Compounds

Authors

  • M. Valachová Food Research Institute, Bratislava
  • M. Múčková Drug Research Institute, VULM Co., Modra,
  • M. Šturdíková Institute of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava,

Abstract

Higher plants are hosts of one or more endophytic microorganisms. The relationship that they establish with the plant varies from symbiotic to parasitic. The microorganisms (mostly fungi and bacteria) live in the intercellular space of plant tissue. Some endophytes produce various useful bioactive products, which may be potentially used in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Novel antibiotics, antimycotics, immunosuppressants, and anticancer compounds given in this review are examples of bioactive compounds produced by these microorganisms.

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Published

2007-07-15

How to Cite

Valachová, M., Múčková, M., & Šturdíková, M. (2007). Metabolites of Endophytic Microorganisms as Bioactive Compounds. Chemické Listy, 101(6). Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1781

Issue

Vol. 101 No. 6 (2007)

Section

Articles