Bioprospecting and mode of action of volatile organic compounds from morphospecies of the endophytic fungus Hypoxylon anthochroum in the field of bioherbicides.
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Endophytic Fungus Offers Green Alternative to Chemical Weed Killers: Hypoxylon anthochroum VOCs Show Strong Bioherbicidal Potential

Researchers from UNAM have identified volatile organic compounds from the endophytic fungus Hypoxylon anthochroum that exhibit powerful bioherbicidal activity. These natural fungal metabolites suppress weed growth and disrupt plant mitochondria, offering a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic herbicides.
Medicinal fungi-derived secondary metabolites as potential inhibitors of DNA polymerase beta: a computational approach against liver cancer.
Posted inEmerging Science Health Molecular Biology

Medicinal Mushrooms Show Promise in Liver Cancer Treatment Through DNA Repair Enzyme Inhibition

A computational study identifies medicinal mushroom compounds that inhibit DNA polymerase β—an enzyme linked to tumor progression in hepatocellular carcinoma. The lead compound, Phellibaumin A, exhibits strong binding affinity, favorable pharmacokinetics, and low toxicity, suggesting a potential new route for liver cancer therapy.