Fungal naphtho-γ-pyrones--secondary metabolites of industrial interest

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2015 Feb;99(3):1081-96. doi: 10.1007/s00253-014-6295-1. Epub 2014 Dec 19.

Abstract

Naphtho-γ-pyrones (NGPs) are secondary metabolites mainly produced by filamentous fungi (Fusarium sp., Aspergillus sp.) that should be considered by industrials. Indeed, these natural biomolecules show various biological activities: anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-HIV, anti-hyperuricuric, anti-tubercular, or mammalian triacylglycerol synthesis inhibition which could be useful for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and/or food industries. In this review, we draw an overview on the interest in studying fungal NGPs by presenting their biological activities and their potential values for industrials, their biochemical properties, and what is currently known on their biosynthetic pathway. Finally, we will present what remains to be discovered about NGPs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus / metabolism*
  • Biotechnology / methods
  • Fungi / metabolism*
  • Fusarium / metabolism*
  • Naphthalenes / metabolism*
  • Pyrones / metabolism*
  • Secondary Metabolism*
  • Technology, Pharmaceutical / methods

Substances

  • Naphthalenes
  • Pyrones