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Biotransformation of the monoterpene, limonene, by Fusarium verticilloides
Limonene, the main constituent of the orange peel oil, was used as substrate for the biotransformation by the fungus Fusarium verticilloides. A hydroxylated derivative of limonene was isolated from the culture broth and characterized by spectroscopic methods. It was identified as perillyl alcohol, an important anti-cancer compound.<br>Limoneno, o principal componente do Ăłleo da casca da laranja, foi usado como substrato para a biotransformação pelo fungo Fusarium verticilloides. Um derivado hidroxilado do limoneno foi isolado do caldo de cultura e caracterizado atravĂ©s de mĂ©todos espectroscĂłpicos. Ele foi identificado como álcool perĂlico