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Beta resorcylic acid lactones (RALs) from fungi: chemistry, biology, and biosynthesis

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β-Resorcylic acid lactones (RALs) are one of the major polyketides produced by fungi, and some of them have a diverse array of biological activities. Most RALs feature a 14-membered macrocyclic ring fused to β-resorcylic acid (2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid). In this review, more than 100 RAL-type of compounds are structurally classified into three groups; 14-membered RALs with 17R configuration, 14-membered RALs with 17S configuration, and benzopyranones/benzofuranones, and they are reviewed comprehensively in terms of chemistry, biological activities, and biosynthetic pathways.

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We appreciate Inhye Lee, undergrad student from College of Pharmacy, Duksung Women’s University for her efforts in collecting and searching literatures for this paper. This work was supported by Duksung Women’ University research in 2020.

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Bang, S., Shim, S.H. Beta resorcylic acid lactones (RALs) from fungi: chemistry, biology, and biosynthesis. Arch. Pharm. Res. 43, 1093–1113 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12272-020-01275-6

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