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OncologyImmune supportCognition & nerves

Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Life sciences

Adenosine as an active component of Antrodia cinnamomea that prevents rat PC12 cells from serum deprivation-induced apoptosis through the activation of adenosine A(2A) receptors.

Antrodia cinnamomea (formerly named Antrodia camphorata) is a rare medicinal fungus. We previously reported that it exhibits antioxidative, vasorelaxative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic effects.

Zhu Ling · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Chinese medicinal tablet for treating pelvic inflammatory disease and preparation method thereof

The invention provides a Chinese medicinal tablets for treating gynaecologic pelvic inflammation which comprises active constituents and auxiliary materials, wherein the active constituents include spicebush root powder, cyperus rotundus powder, red peony root powder, ragwort, sharpleaf galangal fruit, knotgrass,….

Lion's Mane · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Chinese medicine composition for promoting digestion, strengthening spleen harmonizing stomach and preparing method

The present invention relates to a fungic beverage with health-care and therapeutic action for gastrointestinal digestive tract system of human body. Said fungic beverage is oral liquor prepared by adopting the fungi of hericium erinaceus, chicken drumstick mushroom and ziguangcao, etc..

Mesima · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

FEED MADE OF YELLOW EARTH AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Provided are a loess fodder, which is effective in promoting the growth of livestock, improves an immune function of livestock to prevent various diseases, and produces soft and smooth meat, and a production thereof..

Enoki · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochimica et biophysica acta

First report of a xylose-specific lectin with potent hemagglutinating, antiproliferative and anti-mitogenic activities from a wild ascomycete mushroom.

From fresh fruiting bodies of the wild ascomycete mushroom (Xylaria hypoxylon) a lectin with N-terminal sequence resemblance to a part of Aspergillus oryzae genome and only slight similarity to fungal immunomodulatory protein from the mushroom Flammulina velutipes was isolated..

Lion's Mane · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Health-caring product capable of increasing human immunity and its preparation method

The invention provides a health-caring product capable of increasing human immunity and its preparation method, which is prepared mainly from Lentinan 10-100 weight parts, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide 10-100 weight parts, Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide 10-100 weight parts, Cordyceps polysaccharide 10-100 weight….

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiome

Maitake · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Method for preparing tumor mutation-resisting yoghourt with micron ash tree pollen, pine pollen, bee pollen and ganoderma lucidum spore powder

The invention relates to a process for preparing anticancer yoghourt, wherein the yoghourt comprises various conventional soymilk liquids and air flow super fine disintegrated micrometer Grifola frondosa powder, micrometer pine pollen, micrometer bee pollen powder, micrometer lucid ganoderma powder, micrometer lucid….

Immune supportSkin & hydration

Mesima · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

WATER SOLUBLE FILM FOR SKIN CARE AND WOUND REPAIR AND METHOD FOR THEIR PREPARATION

A water soluble film for skin care and wound repair and a method for preparation thereof are provided to rapidly transfer effective components through the skin when it contacts with the skin, so that wound repair is promoted and skin care is improved..

Nameko · 2004 · Research Article · Mycosystema

Cultural characteristics of eight species of agarics causing wood--rot

Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in Mycosystema in 2004. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Immune supportMetabolic health

King Oyster · 1996 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate research

Structural characterization of extracellular polysaccharides produced by fungi from the genus Pleurotus.

The extracellular polysaccharides produced in liquid cultures of the ligninolytic fungi Pleurotus cornucopiae, P. eryngii, P.

Maitake · 1990 · Journal Article · World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

The medicinal value of the mushroomGrifola.

This review contains the most recent information on the various substances isolated and Identified in the maitake mushroomGrifola, their source and significance. The majority of the references concern the anti-tumour polysaccharides that have been extracted from fruiting bodies and mycelia, but certain species can….

Immune supportLiver support

Nameko · 1981 · Journal Article · Giornale di batteriologia, virologia ed immunologia

[Basidiomycetes in relation to antibiosis. II. Antibiotic activity of mycelia and culture liquids].

The author relates the results of the antibiotic activity of mycelia and culture liquids of 34 Basidiomycetes, tested against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans..

Immune supportMetabolic health

Snow Fungus · 2005 · Comparative Study · Avian diseases

Coccidiosis immunization: effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides on immune responses of chickens infected with Eimeria tenella.

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of polysaccharide extracts (E) of two mushrooms, Lentinus edodes (LenE) and Tremella fuciformis (TreE), and an herb, Astragalus membranaceus (AstE), on the immune responses of chickens infected with Eimeria tenella..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration

Mesima · 2005 · Comparative Study · World journal of gastroenterology

Comparison of intraperitoneal anti-adhesive polysaccharides derived from Phellinus mushrooms in a rat peritonitis model.

AIM: To assess the adhesion- and abscess-reducing capacities of various concentrations of polysaccharides derived from fungus, Phellinus gilvus (PG) or Phellinus linteus (PL) in a rat peritonitis model. METHODS: In 96 SD rats, experimental peritonitis was induced using the cecal ligation and puncture model (CLP)..

Mesima · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

COMPOSITION HAVING ANTITUMOR AND IMMUNE ACTIVATING ACTIVITIES FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF TUMOR

PURPOSE: Provided is a composition which has antitumor and immune-activating activities and is thus used for prevention and treatment of tumor. And a health food containing the composition as an active ingredient is provided..

OncologyImmune supportLiver support

Zhu Ling · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

Dripping pills of grifola umbellata polysaccharide

The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for treating hepatitis B and has anticancer action, more specifically an oral preparation with polyporus umbellatus polysaccharose as the active component, i.e..

Immune supportMetabolic health

Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

FUNCTIONAL SOJU CONTAINING SUBMERGED CULTURE BROTH OF MUSHROOMS HAVING BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE-IMPROVING ACTIVITY AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

PURPOSE: Functional soju containing submerged culture broth of mushrooms and a process for preparation thereof are provided, which functional soju has biological response-improving activity such as human immunity increase, blood lipid reduction and movement increase..

Mesima · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

Immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from Phellinus spp. strain and use thereof

There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.

Immune supportLiver support

Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

MEDICINAL PLANT SPECIES FOR COMPLEX THERAPY OF LIVER AND BILE- EXCRETING WAY DISEASES IN CHRONIC INTOXICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL (TECHNOGENIC) AND DOMESTIC TOXIC EFFECTS

FIELD: medicine, phytotherapy, chemical-pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the development of medicinal species for treatment of liver and bile-excreting way diseases..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration

Mesima · 2005 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Annals of surgery

Prevention of intraperitoneal adhesions and abscesses by polysaccharides isolated from Phellinus spp in a rat peritonitis model.

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether polysaccharides isolated from fungi, Phellinus spp, could reduce the adhesion and abscess formation in a rat peritonitis model. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Although polysaccharides from Phellinus spp is a well-known material with antiinflammatory properties, little is known regarding its….

OncologyImmune supportLiver support

Chaga · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

COMPOSITION ELICITING ANTITUMOR, HEPATOPROTECTIVE AND IMMUNOSTIMULATING EFFECT

FIELD: medicine, phytotherapy, pharmacy. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to curative-prophylactic agents based on vegetable base.

Snow Fungus · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Poultry science

Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides on cellular and humoral immune responses of Eimeria tenella-infected chickens.

We investigated the effects of polysaccharide extracts from 2 mushrooms, Lentinus edodes (LenE) and Tremella fuciformis (TreE), and an herb, Astragalus membranaceus (AstE), on cellular and humoral immune responses of Eimeria tenella-infected chickens..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigueMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

Snow Fungus · 2004 · Comparative Study · British poultry science

Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides, as alternatives for an antibiotic, on growth performance of broilers.

(1) This in vivo trial was conducted to study the effects of polysaccharide extracts of two mushrooms, Lentinus edodes (LenE) and Tremella fuciformis (TreE), and a herb, Astragalus membranaceus (AstE) on growth performance, and the weights of organs and the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of broiler chickens..

Snow Fungus · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Poultry science

Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides, as alternatives for an antibiotic, on the cecal microbial ecosystem in broiler chickens.

An in vivo experiment was conducted to study the potential prebiotic effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharide extracts, Lentinus edodes extract (LenE), Tremella fuciformis extract, and Astragalus membranaceus Radix extract, on chicken growth and the cecal microbial ecosystem, as compared with the antibiotic….

Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

Incubation method for obtaining solid culture of Zang Zhi, solid culture obtained therefrom, processed products and use thereof

A solid culture of Zang Zhi (Antrodia camphorata) having triterpenoid compounds, water-soluble polysaccharides and chitin. The solid culture is prepared by a method including the steps of: incubating a stock strain of Zang Zhi in a bag for growth of mycelia, followed by an incubation in the air for fruiting the Zang….

Chaga · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR INDUCING BODY IMMUNE RESPONSE

FIELD: medicine, biology, immunology, phytotherapy. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to induction of immune response in body with lymphatic system.

Immune supportEnergy & fatigue

Chaga · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR PREPARING IMMUNE ENHANCING POLYSACCHARIDES

PURPOSE: A method for preparing immune enhancing polysaccharides is provided, thereby effectively preparing immune enhancing polysaccharides by inhibiting the usage of hemicellulose by mycelium of mushroom..

Mesima · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

Novel immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from Phellinus spp. strain and use thereof

There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.

Zhu Ling · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS HAVING ANTI-CANCER AND ANTIMETASTATIC ACTIVITIES

PURPOSE: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition which contains Agaricus blazei Murill and thus has anti-cancer and antimetastatic activities, as well as immune activating effect..

Enoki · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

Physiologically active substance EEM-S originating in mushrooms, process for producing the same and drugs

EEM-S obtained by extracting with hot water or a lower alcohol at least one mushroom selected from among Lentinus edodes, Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizygus marmoreus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Pholiota nameko, Grifola fondosa, Volvariella speciosa ver..

Mesima · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

PRODUCTION METHOD OF MUSHROOM-SWEET RICE DRINK USING MUSHROOM MYCELIUM

PURPOSE: A method for producing a Korean sweet rice drink, which contains increased [beta]-glucan, chito-oligosaccharide and Brix, using mushroom mycelium is provided. The produced mushroom-sweet rice drink has various colors and a good taste and thus satisfies consumer palatability..

Lion's Mane · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata

PRODUCTION OF FERMENTED GINSENG PRODUCT CONTAINING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYSACCHARIDES EXHIBITING GOOD PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND VARIOUS PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPONENTS BY SPRAYING GINSENG SUBSTRATE WITH LIQUID SPAWN OF GINSENG WHICH IS OBTAINED BY CULTURING HIGHER FUNGI IN CULTURE MEDIUM CONTAINING GINSENG EXTRACT

PURPOSE: A method of making a fermented ginseng product by spraying a ginseng substrate with liquid spawn of ginseng which is obtained by culturing higher fungi in a culture medium containing a ginseng extract is provided..

Mesima · 2004 · Comparative Study · The Journal of veterinary medical science

The effect of polysaccharides and carboxymethylcellulose combination to prevent intraperitoneal adhesion and abscess formation in a rat peritonitis model.

Polysaccharides isolated from fungi, Phellinus spp. is well-known material with anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties.

Enoki · 2003 · Research Support, U.S. Gov'T, P.H.S. · Journal of molecular biology

A 1.7A structure of Fve, a member of the new fungal immunomodulatory protein family.

Fve, a major fruiting body protein from Flammulina velutipes, a mushroom possessing immunomodulatory activity, stimulates lymphocyte mitogenesis, suppresses systemic anaphylaxis reactions and edema, enhances transcription of IL-2, IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha, and hemagglutinates red blood cells..

Snow Fungus · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Poultry science

In vitro fermentation characteristics of two mushroom species, an herb, and their polysaccharide fractions, using chicken cecal contents as inoculum.

In vitro fermentabilities of two mushrooms (Lentinus edodes--LenS; Tremella fuciformis--TreS), an herb (Astragalus membranaceus--AstS), and their polysaccharide fractions (LenE, TreE, and AstE) were investigated using microflora from chicken ceca. Polysaccharides were extracted using the hot water method..

Enoki · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Clinical and experimental allergy: journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Oral administration of an edible-mushroom-derived protein inhibits the development of food-allergic reactions in mice.

BACKGROUND: Food allergy is a common disease without effective treatment. Since strict elimination of food allergens may be difficult, strategies for effective intervention are urgently needed..

Enoki · 2003 · Patent · journal metadata

Physiologically active substance eem-s originating in mushroms, process for producing the same and drugs

Enoki · 2002 · Patent · journal metadata

PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE EEM-S ORIGINATING IN MUSHROOMS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND DRUGS

Mesima · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimutagenicity and induction of anticarcinogenic phase II enzymes by basidiomycetes.

Extracts from Phellinus linteus, Phellinus igniarius, and Agrocybe cylindracea have been tested for their antimutagenic properties against direct-acting mutagens [4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine (NPD) and sodium azide (NaN(3))] and indirect-acting mutagens [2-aminofluorene (2-AF) and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P)], using the….

Immune supportLiver support

Zhu Ling · 2001 · Comparative Study · Liver

Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B: a systematic review.

AIMS/BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis B is a serious health problem worldwide. Chinese medicinal herbs are widely used for treatment of chronic hepatitis B in China and many clinical trials have been conducted.

Mesima · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata

Immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from Phellinus spp. strain and use thereof

There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.

Mesima · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata

Novel immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from phellinus spp. strain and use thereof

There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.

Enoki · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata

PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE EEM-S ORIGINATING IN MUSHROOMS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND DRUGS

EEM-S obtained by extracting with hot water or a lower alcohol at least one mushroom selected from among Lentinus edodes, Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizigus marmoreus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Pholiota nameko, Grifola fondosa, Volvariella speciosa ver..

Maitake · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Relationship between Solubility of Grifolan, a Fungal 1,3-β-D-Glucan, and Production of Tumor Necrosis Factor by Macrophages in Vitro

Grifolan, GRN, is a fungal antitumor beta-glucan isolated from Grifola frondosa. Various studies suggested that the underlying mechanism of the antitumor activity of GRN is strongly related to immune modulation..

Lion's Mane · 2000 · English Abstract · Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research

[Immunological study on the antitumor effects of fungus polysaccharides compounds].

Fungus polysaccharides compounds (FPC) are the mixture of procyanidins oligomers, glycyrrhetinicacid and polysaccharides of hericium erinaceus, lentinus edodes and poria cocos..

Snow Fungus · 1998 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta medica

Conjugates of Tremella polysaccharides with microbeads and their TNF-stimulating activity.

A mannan (A) and a heteroglycan (D) were prepared by partial acidic hydrolysis of T3, a major polysaccharide fraction of the fungus Tremella fuciformis Berk. Methylation analysis of A and D showed that they contained a 1-->3 linked mannosyl main chain, to which were linked different side chains at position 2, 4, or 6….

Snow Fungus · 1997 · English Abstract · Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

[Effects of Tremella polysaccharide on cytoplasmic free calcium concentration in murine splenocytes].

Effects of Tremella polysaccharides (TP) isolated from Tremella fuciformis Berk. on the cytoplasmic free calcium concentration in murine splenocytes were observed using Fura-2, a fluorescence indicator, technique..

Maitake · 1997 · Patent · journal metadata

ANTITUMOR SUBSTANCE EXTRACTED FROM HEN-OF-THE-WOODS

An antitumor substance obtained from the mycelia or fruit bodies of hen-of-the-woods (grifola frondosa) by extraction and fractionation and having a potent immunopotentiating activity..

Snow Fungus · 1994 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine

[Effects of plant polysaccharides on cell proliferation and cell membrane contents of sialic acid, phospholipid and cholesterol in S 180 and K 562 cells].

The four kinds of plant polysaccharides, i.e., pachyman polysaccharides (PPS), Acanthopanax senticosus polysaccharides (ASPS), polysaccharides of tremella fuciformis (TF) and lentinan, have obviously inhibitory action against the animal tumor growth and have been applied to the treatment of cancer..