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प्रश्न
How do bioactive molecules of fungal origin help in restoring good health of humans?
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उत्तर
A bioactive molecule, cyclosporin A, that is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients, is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum. Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
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| Bioactive Substance | Role |
| A. Statin | I. Removal of oil stains |
| B. Cyclosporin A | II. Removal of clots from blood vessels |
| C. Streptokinase | iii. Lowering of blood cholesterol |
| D. Lipase | iv. Immuno-suppressive agent |
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