Plant Endophytic Fungi: Powerful Catalytic Cells for Biotransformation of Chemical Structures of Biologically Active Compounds.

Fungal endophytes are recognized as an essential source of bioactive compounds. Besides producing a wide variety of compounds, fungal endophytes can also facilitate a biotransformation process. In this process, endophytes act as an enzyme source to catalyze chemical reactions and modify the structures of bioactive compounds.