Penicillia That Make n-Formyl Hydroxyaminoacetic Acid, a New Fungal Product

Abstract

SUMMARYA new biologically active compound, N-formyl hydroxyaminoacetic acid, has been found to be produced by isolates of Penicillium. This discovery led to the screening of a large number of natural isolates of the genus as well as identified cultures. Representatives of ten species produced the compound. Ability to produce the metabolite is somewhat scattered throughout the genus but is more commonly found in the P. frequentans series. This series also contains the best producers.