Question

What are the medicinal use of microorganisms?

Answer 1

Medicinal uses of microorganisms are:

• In the production of antibiotics: Many microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics such as Penicillium notatum for Penicillin, Streptomyces griesus for Streptomycin, etc.
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used as a nutritional supplement as it is rich in proteins and vitamins.
• Statins, which are used for lowering cholesterol, are obtained from Monascus purpeurus.
• Cyclosporin A, used as an immunosuppressive agent, is obtained from Trichoderma polysporum.
  
• Clostridia are used in cancer treatment to deliver therapeutic proteins to tumors.
• Ergot, a drug obtained from Claviceps purpurea, is used during delivery to assist childbirth.