Monascus purpureus, yeast is used for the industrial production of statins, that are used to lower blood cholesterol.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, yeast is used for the industrial production of alcohol.
Penicillium notatum is a fungus used for the production of the antibiotic penicillin.
Trichoderma polysporum is used for the production of cyclosporin A is used as an immuno-suppressing agent and is given to patients after transplant surgeries.