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Slime fungi: the brainless super microorganism
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Elkhateeb, Waill A. Elnahas, Marwa O. Daba, Ghoson M. |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Abstract | Myxomycetes, commonly known as plasmodial slime molds, are unique organisms which take an intermediate position between plant and animal kingdoms. They can form a jelly-like plasmodia which feed on bacteria and are able to move by a synchronized perpendicular flow of their protoplasm. Slime molds can be classified into three groups: cellular, plasmodial, and net slime molds. These interesting organisms are novel sources of several bioactive secondary metabolites with anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. In this review, the ecology, occurrence, and secondary metabolites secreted by these unique organisms are highlighted. |
| Related Links | http://www.epj.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1687-4315;year=2020;volume=19;issue=4;spage=307;epage=311;aulast=Elnahas;type=2 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 16874315 |
| DOI | 10.4103/epj.epj_18_20 |
| Journal | Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Volume Number | 19 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Publisher Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Mycology Cellular Slime Mold Myxomycetes Net Slime Molds Plasmodium Slime Mold Slime Fungi Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal, Volume 19, Issue 4 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Toxicology Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Science |
