Biotransformation of Geraniol to Geranic Acid Using Fungus IIIMF4011.

Geraniol is an important component in essential oils of aromatic plants such as lemongrass, rosa grass, and many others. It can be converted to different high-value products by using microbes/enzymes. The present study aims at the isolation and screening of microbes showing efficient production of geranic acid (a high-value product) from geraniol (a low-value monoterpene).

Microbial transformation of some phytochemicals into value-added products: A review.

Phytochemicals, plant-derived compounds, are the major components of traditional medicinal plants. Some phytochemicals have restricted applications, due to low bioavailability and less efficacy. However, their medicinal properties can be enhanced by converting them into value-added products for different bioactivities like anti-oxidant, neuroprotective, anti-obesity, anti-neuroinflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory.

Progress and challenges in the biofoundry of immunosuppressants: From process to practice.

Microorganisms are known to produce pharmaceutically important secondary metabolites that are used as drug moieties in the treatment of various disorders. Discovery of one such class of drugs called immunosuppressants led the way for new and improved treatment regimens for the cases of organ rejections as well as for autoimmune diseases. Uncovering the role of these secondary metabolites as immunomodulators had increased their demand in the global drug market.