Ethnopharmacological relevance Lichens, a unique symbiotic association between an
alga/cyanobacterium and a fungus, produce secondary metabolites that are a promising …

Many species of fungi including lichenized fungi (lichens) and algae have the ability to
biosynthesize biologically active compounds. They produce, among others, polysaccharides …

The infection produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a significant health crisis
worldwide. The lack of specific medications for COVID-19 necessitates a concerted effort to …

Microwave hydrothermal treatment was selected to extract valuable fractions with bioactive
and gelling properties from Evernia prunastri lichen with potential for topical applications …

Colorectal cancer is one of the life-threatening ailments causing high mortality and morbidity
worldwide. Despite the innovation in medical genetics, the prognosis for metastatic …

This chapter gives an overview on (1) lichen-forming fungi, lichen photobionts and
peculiarities of lichen symbiosis such as gains and losses of lichenization, species concepts …

Lichens are a good repository of bio-active compounds with different pharmacological
properties; therefore, in our article, we aim to screen the antiproliferative potential of three …

Mushrooms and lichens are plentiful source of nutritional and medicinal compounds.
However, medicinal uses of the mushrooms and lichens still need to be worked out for their …

Lichens are symbiotic organisms which are composed fungi and algae and/or
cyanobacteria. They produce a variety of characteristic secondary metabolites. Such …

The colonisation of stone by different organisms often leaves biodeterioration patterns (BPs)
on the surfaces even if their presence is no longer detectable. Peculiar weathering patterns …