Application of Lichen-Forming Fungi for Industrial Use

Dear Colleagues,

Under the COVID-19 pendemic crisis, the exploration of pharmacologically useful and novel natural compounds originating from lichen-forming fungi (LFF) can provide a treatment option for patients. LFF produce very unique secondary metabolites (SM) possessing various pharmacological activities such as anti-microbial, anti-inflamation, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer. Becuase of the limitations of research tools handling lichen secondary metabolite production at a large scale, noticeable progress of lichen SM commercialization has not been achieved yet. Nevertheless, certain researchers have attempted to overcome the inherent limitation of lichen-forming fungus with the aid of genomics and molecular biological approaches. The Special Issue is open to any research papers dealing with the recent progress of studying LFF, from fundamental biology to advanced and applied biotechology, including, but not limited to, lichen SM production.

Prof. Dr. Jae-Seoun Hur
Guest Editor

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