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Fungal Genome Hotspots Boost Production of Drug Physcion
Original: Fungal Genome Hotspots Supercharge Production of Plant-Derived Drug Physcion
Scientists have identified regions within fungal genomes that dramatically increase the production of physcion, a drug compound traditionally derived from plants. The finding could make manufacturing the compound cheaper, faster and more scalable through fungal fermentation rather than plant extraction. It highlights how genome mining in fungi may unlock efficient production routes for other plant-derived medicines as well.
Why now: New research suggests a more efficient way to manufacture a plant-derived drug using fungal genetics.
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