Chi K Hoang, Cuong H Le, Dat T Nguyen, Hang T N Tran, Chinh V Luu, Huong M Le, Ha T H Tran
Genus Penicillium comprising the most important and extensively studied fungi has been well-known as a rich source of secondary metabolites. Our study aimed to analyze and investigate biological activities, including in vitro anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties, of metabolites from a marine-derived fungus belonging to P. levitum . The chemical compounds in the culture broth of P. levitum strain N33.2 were extracted with ethyl acetate. Followingly, chemical analysis of the extract leaded to the isolation of three ergostane-type steroid components, namely cerevisterol (1) , ergosterol peroxide (2) , and (3β,5α,22E)-ergosta-6,8(14),22-triene-3,5-diol (3) ...
2023: Mycobiology