Secondary Metabolites from the Genus and Their Biological Activities.

is the teleomorph genus associated with the section comprises approximately 20 species, which are widely distributed in nature and human environments. is usually the key microorganism for the fermentation of traditional food, such as Fuzhuan brick tea, Liupao tea, Meju, and Karebushi; thus, is an important fungus in the food industry. has been extensively studied because it contains a series of interesting, structurally diverse, and biologically important secondary metabolites, including anthraquinones, benzaldehyde derivatives, and indol diketopiperazine alkaloids. These secondary metabolites have shown multiple biological activities, including antioxidative, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, antitumor, insecticidal, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory activities. This study presents an up-to-date review of the phytochemistry and biological activities of all species. This review will provide recent advances on the secondary metabolites and their bioactivities in the genus for the first time and serve as a database for future research and drug development from the genus .