Occurence and Bioactivities of Funicone-Related Compounds

Studies on production of secondary metabolites by fungi have received a
substantial boost lately, particularly with reference to applications of their biological
properties in human medicine. Funicones represent a series of related compounds for
which there is accumulating evidence supporting their possible use as pharmaceuticals.
This paper provides a review on the current status of knowledge on these fungal extrolites,
with special reference to aspects concerning their molecular structures and
biological activities.