Published in:
Encyclopedia, 2 (2022) 3, Seite 1590-1601
Language:
English
DOI:
10.3390/encyclopedia2030108
ISSN:
2673-8392
Origination:
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Description:
Fungi produce a wide range of secondary metabolites. Some of these metabolites are toxic to humans and cause various health disorders, ranging from acute poisoning to chronic diseases. Contrary to this, some fungal metabolites are valuable sources in therapeutics, such as penicillin. Herein, researchers briefly highlight the role played by different fungal metabolites in human health and diseases and give an overview of the most common fungal genera.