The fungal Myrothecium genus as a source of bioactive secondary metabolites

Members of the fungal genus Myrothecium produce structurally unique secondary metabolites, a considerable number of which display promising biological and pharmacological properties. So far, 174 secondary metabolites have been discovered in this genus. This report reviews biologically active secondary metabolites from the fungi Myrothecium spp. with an emphasis on their structures, synthesis, and biological activities.