This finding suggested that the potential
anti-cholesterol agent might be a new monacolin
derivative, which was different from those
described in the other reports. Therefore, future study will be necessary for NMR analysis of the chemical structure of the anti-cholesterol agent from red wild-type KB9. In addition, the optimum conditions for anti-cholesterol agent production
should be further studied using solid-state fermentation of various substrates with shorter fermentation times and increased mass production for industrial purposes.