Journal: The Natural Products Journal
Guest editor(s): Mohammad Yasin Mohammad
Co-Guest Editor(s):

Introduction

Biotransformation is the reaction catalyzed by biological catalysts of either isolated enzymes or whole cell cultures of microorganisms. This process has been extensively applied in the conversion of bioactive terpenoids with high regio- and stereospecifity. This process has been also applied in the lead discovery and development. Aspergillus niger has been widely subjected to biotransformation of terpenoids. This thematic issue will be focused on the latest findings in biotransformation of bioactive terpenoids using A. niger.

Keywords

Lead discovery and development, biotransformation, fungal transformation, bioactive terpenoids, Aspergillus niger

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