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10 articles for “fungal enzymes”
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Fungi as Environmental Guardians: Enzymatic Solutions to Pollution
Abstract: Fungi are simple and inexpensive to cultivate, like miniature factories. Their enzymes are more environmentally friendly and safer for all to use compared to the use of dangerous chemicals. This review delves into how scientists are employing these enzymes to clean up polluted soil, purify wastewater, and even convert waste into valuable products such as biofuels.For example, fungi are amazing at cleaning! They create enzymes, which act as little workers …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Screening of Pharmaceutically Significant Methioninase-Producing Fungi from the Satpura Range of Hoshangabad District and Its Large-Scale Production
Abstract: L-methioninase, an enzyme with notable anticancer properties, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent due to its ability to selectively degrade methionine, a critical amino acid for the survival of methionine-dependent cancer cells. Methionine dependency, observed in many tumor cells, is a metabolic vulnerability that can be exploited for targeted cancer therapy. The Satpura Range in the Narmadapuram District, India, with its diverse microbial ecosystems, offers a rich reservoir for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Upgrading Nutritive Value of Rice Straw: Processing, Supplementation, and Agronomic Innovations for Improved Utilization
Abstract: Rice straw, a major byproduct of rice production, holds significant potential as a livestock feed but is constrained by its high lignocellulosic content, low crude protein, and poor digestibility. Enhancing its nutritive value is imperative for sustainable livestock production. This study explores a range of innovative strategies aimed at improving rice straw’s digestibility and overall nutritional quality. Physical processing techniques, including chopping, grinding, soaking, and steam treatment, enhance its surface …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 42–58 Read article
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The Mycobiome Frontier – Pre & Post 2020 Status: Integrating Fungal Bioactive Compounds, Probiotics, and Antimicrobial Peptides in Modern Therapeutics and Biotechnology.
Abstract: The fungal kingdom represents an indispensable resource in modern therapeutics and biotechnology, offering a diverse array of bioactive compounds, probiotics, and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Functional fungal polysaccharides (FFPs), such as beta-glucans, chitin, and mannans, are centrally involved in modulating the human gut microbiota, providing novel therapeutic avenues for chronic conditions including diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. These compounds act as prebiotics, nourishing beneficial bacteria and enhancing metabolic parameters such as …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Marine Fungi – An Expandable Source for Production of Novel Bioactive Metabolites: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The marine environment, representing the largest and most extreme biome on Earth, serves as an unparalleled reservoir of biodiversity. Within this vast ecosystem, marine fungi have emerged as a prolific source of structurally diverse and pharmacologically active secondary metabolites. Dwelling in habitats characterized by extreme high salinity, high hydrostatic pressure, and low temperatures, these microorganisms have evolved unique biochemical and metabolic pathways to synthesize novel compounds, including pyrrole-imidazole alkaloids, cyclic …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic Waste Using Various Fungal Isolates from Plastic-Polluted Sites in Meerut: Analysis of Polymers and Composites
Abstract: By isolating microorganisms from a dumpsite containing low-density polyethylene (LDPE), the potential for microbial decomposition of plastic waste was studied. Four different strains of Aspergillus niger (fungus) were identified and used to biodegrade plastic waste. The isolated fungal strains included Aspergillus niger, Alternaria, A. fumigatus, A. flavus, and A. luchuensis. Predominant fungal strains, Aspergillus niger and Alternaria, were selected for polyethylene degradation under laboratory conditions. In a controlled shaker culture, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 184–197 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Antifungal Efficacy Against Aspergillus niger and Agricultural Benefits
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are gaining significant attention in agriculture due to their potent antifungal properties. This study focuses on evaluating the antifungal effects of green synthesized AgNPs derived from Aloe vera leaf extract against the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus niger. The results indicate that the synthesized nanoparticles exhibited a strong absorption maximum at 550 nm, indicative of surface plasmon resonance. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to analyze the nanoparticles, and the solution …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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White-Rot Fungi-Based Bioprocessing for Circular Bioeconomy & Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste
Abstract: The escalating global demand for sustainable resource management and the imperative to reduce dependence on fossil-based products have positioned the circular bioeconomy as a transformative paradigm for the 21st century. Lignocellulosic biomass, generated abundantly as agricultural and forestry residues, constitutes one of the most underexploited renewable carbon sources on Earth, yet its recalcitrant structure, interlinking cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, has long impeded its efficient valorization. White-rot fungi (WRF), predominantly belonging …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Fungi in the Global Bioeconomy: Harnessing the R Potential Across Agriculture, Medicine, Industry, and Environmental Sustainability
Abstract: One of the most diverse and functionally versatile groups of living organisms, fungi has played a significant role in maintaining ecological balance, human well-being, agricultural production, and industrial processes. Despite their vast potential, the use of fungi systems in solving some of the most serious challenges facing the world today, such as climate change, food security, and AMR, is still in its infancy. New developments in genomics, biotechnology, and systems …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Dynamics in Pathogens: An Evolving Frontier in Infectious Disease
Abstract: Bacterial and fungal pathogens rarely act as solitary invaders. Instead, they engage in sophisticated chemical communication known as quorum sensing (QS) to coordinate population-wide behaviours and construct structured, multicellular biofilm communities. These biofilms, composed of extracellular polymeric substances, not only facilitate microbial persistence on biotic and abiotic surfaces but also confer remarkable protection against host immune defenses and antimicrobial therapies. QS systems act as central regulators of biofilm dynamics, orchestrating …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–23 Read article