Hypercholesterolemia is considered an important risk factor in coronary artery disease. Thus
the possibility of controlling de novo synthesis of endogenous cholesterol, which is nearly …

This review deals with polyketides produced by the filamentous fungus Monascus which
include: 1) a group of yellow, orange and red pigments, 2) a group of …

Detailed analyses were undertaken of the natural constituents of red yeast rice, a traditional
Chinese medicine and food known for centuries to improve blood circulation. Preparation of …

For centuries, people around the world have used fermentation to preserve and enhance the
flavor of a wide variety of foods. Today, complex interactions of microbiota in the digestive …

Following our investigations on red pigments and monascidin co-production by Monascus
species, the antibiotic called monascidin A was characterized as citrinin. Evidence was …

Monascus-fermented rice has traditionally been used as a natural food colorant and food
preservative of meat and fish for centuries. It has recently become a popular dietary …

The cholesterol biosynthesis pathway, also known as the mevalonate (MVA) pathway, is an
essential cellular pathway that is involved in diverse cell functions. The enzyme 3-hydroxy-3 …

Monascus purpureus-fermented rice (red yeast rice) was one of the food supplements that
had the ability of lowering the blood-lipid levels, and monacolins have been proved to be …

Objectives: Some strains of Chinese red yeast rice, when prepared by solid fermentation,
produce compounds called monacolins that inhibit cholesterol production. When used as a …

Covering: up to February 2014 Microorganisms are well-known producers of a wide variety
of bioactive compounds that are utilized not only for their primary metabolism but also for …