Anticancer, Antimicrobial and Antiviral Therapeutic Potential of Fungi-Derived Substances

Abstract

Microscopic fungi are prolific producers of bioactive secondary metabolites with potential applications in medicine, particularly in oncology, immunology, and antimicrobial therapies. The exploration of fungal-derived compounds as therapeutic agents has gained significant interest due to their structural diversity and wide range of biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and antiviral effects. This review focuses on the therapeutic potential of microscopic fungi-derived substances, with an emphasis on anticancer applications, and highlights notable compounds, their mechanisms of action, and emerging clinical evidence.