Utilization of an Industry Byproduct, <i>Corymbia maculata</i> Leaves, by <i>Aspergillus terreus</i> to Produce Lovastatin

Utilization of an Industry Byproduct, <i>Corymbia maculata</i> Leaves, by <i>Aspergillus terreus</i> to Produce Lovastatin

Due to its ability to lower cholesterol levels, simvastatin is a leading drug for the prevention of strokes and heart disease: it also lowers the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases. Simvastatin is made from lovastatin, a precursor produced by the industrial fungus, <i>Aspergillus terreus&...

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Main Authors: Mishal Subhan, Rani Faryal, Ian Macreadie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Bioengineering
Subjects:
<i>Aspergillus terreus</i>
eucalyptus
fermentation
lovastatin
SmF
SSF
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/7/3/101

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