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State the medicinal value and the bioactive molecules produced by Streptococcus, Monascus and Trichoderma.

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Streptococcus: produces streptokinase enzyme. This enzyme is used as a ‘Clot Buster’ that is used to dissolve and removes clots formed in the blood vessels of patients who have had a heart attack.
Monascus: produces statins that act as blood cholesterol lowering agents. They act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.

Trichoderma: produces cyclosporin A that acts as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplantation.

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