Alternariol (AOH), a mycotoxin synthesized by Alternaria species, displays numerous therapeutic and biological effects, including phytotoxic, cytotoxic, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, and anti-microbial properties. It functions by inhibiting the catalytic activity of topoisomerase I and II enzymes.
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) is a crucial intermediate in lipid biosynthesis and glycolysis, participating in numerous metabolic pathways, including the Calvin cycle and glycolysis in plants.