Inhibitory effect of Monascus purpureus pigment extracts against fungi and mechanism of action

Inhibitory effect of Monascus purpureus pigment extracts against fungi and mechanism of action

The fungus Monascus produces several secondary metabolites of different pigment hues. These pigments have shown various biological activities. In this study, Monascus purpureus pigment extracts were tested (in vitro) against Penicillium expansum MTCC 4900, Rhizopus stolinfer MTCC 10595, and Aspergil...

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Main Authors: Swapna Majhi, Mohan Appasaheb Dhale, Mohankumari Honganoor Puttananjaiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
Monascus purpureus
pigment
antifungal
spore germination
rubropunctatin
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1100961/full

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