Metabolites and activities of myxomycetes

Abstract:

Research on the metabolites of myxomycetes has previously demonstrated the high potential for practical applications and has made great progress. In this paper, we reviewed more than 100 metabolites isolated from myxomycetes, including fatty acids, amino acids, alkaloids, naphthoquinones, aromatic compounds, terpenoids, esters or derivatives thereof. We also introduced their antimicrobial, antitumor, cytotoxic and antioxidant activities. In addition, the structure-activity relationship of these compounds has been briefly introduced. Furthermore, the biological activity research methods and biochemical characteristics of myxomycetes were also summarized, whilst the differences between the metabolites of various myxomycetes were analyzed. Finally, the problems and prospects of myxomycetes metabolites research have been discussed.