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Shiitake dermatitis is a rare adverse cutaneous reaction to the ingestion of raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes). We report the case of a patient who developed a striking linear flagellate dermatitis without urticaria three days after returning from a trip from Tokyo where he had eaten shiitake….

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Shiitake · 2017 · Case Reports · Irish medical journal

Shiitake Flagellate Dermatitis: the First Case Reported in Ireland.

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is the second most commonly consumed mushroom worldwide. The first case of shiitake mushroom flagellate dermatitis was described in Japan in 1977 and it is now being reported in the western world.

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Shiitake · 2014 · Journal Article · Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Shiitake dermatitis recorded by French Poison Control Centers - new case series with clinical observations.

CONTEXT: Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom which was initially grown in Japan and China and is now sold on the European market. Flagellate erythema may arise following shiitake consumption and was first described in Japan in 1974.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

On the Road to Salt Liberation: The Effect of Including Oyster Mushrooms and Sylvinite on the Quality of Traditional Beef Patties.

This study evaluated the technological and sensory effects of incorporating oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) powder and sylvinite as strategies to reduce salt content in beef patties while maintaining product quality..

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Chaga · 2025 · Research Article · Apoptosis: an international journal on programmed cell death

Bioactivity of mycosynthesized nanoparticles assists photothermal therapy of breast cancer cells.

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) exhibits cytotoxic effects against breast cancer cells. Mycosynthesized nanoparticles, owing to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and low toxicity, present a promising therapeutic approach..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Effects of Whey and Plant-Based Additives on Technological and Microbiological Characterization of Fermented Raw-Dried Pork Meat Snacks of Human Grade Standard.

This study evaluates fermented raw-dried pork snacks enriched with plant-based functional ingredients-lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus officinalis), rosehip (Rosa canina), sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), and a hemp-derived CBD oil (Cannabis sativa)-produced from pork, with….

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences

Investigating the Neuroprotective, Hepatoprotective, and Antimicrobial Effects of Mushroom Extracts.

Mushrooms, renowned for their nutritional value and bioactive compounds, offer potential health benefits, including antioxidants and anti-aging properties. Aging, characterized by cellular and tissue decline, is often associated with autophagy dysfunction, a crucial cellular cleaning process..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · RSC advances

Synthesis of fungal polysaccharide-based nanoemulsions for cancer treatment.

Long valued for their therapeutic qualities, shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a staple of traditional Asian medicine and cuisine. They are high in bio-actives such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, sterols, and phenolic compounds, which exhibit immunomodulatory, anticancer,….

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Shiitake · 2024 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Ultraviolet-B radiation, mushrooms, and vitamin D: From technology to bioavailability

We describe an efficient technology to obtain vitamin D₂-enriched mushroom powder by exposing postharvest shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) to UV-B radiation. UV-B exposure took place in a self-designed semi-industrial facility with the required safety measures..

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Shiitake · 2020 · Review · Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico: 1993)

[Flagellate dermatitis caused by the intake of shiitake mushrooms. A case report and review of the literature].

BACKGROUND: Flagellate dermatitis caused by the intake of shiitake mushrooms is characterized by linear erythematous lesions that are intensely pruritic. It is common in countries where the consumption of mushrooms is high, but it is rare in Latin America..

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Shiitake · 2016 · Review · American journal of clinical dermatology

Shiitake Mushroom Dermatitis: A Review.

Shiitake mushroom dermatitis is a cutaneous reaction caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms. Symptoms include linear erythematous eruptions with papules, papulovesicles or plaques, and severe pruritus.

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Maitake · 2005 · Journal Article · FEMS microbiology letters

Production of exopolysaccharide from mycelial culture of Grifola frondosa and its inhibitory effect on matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression in UV-irradiated human dermal fibroblasts.

Exopolysaccharide (EPS) was prepared by submerged mycelial culture of a newly isolated mushroom Grifola frondosa HB0071 in a 5-l stirred-tank fermenter. This fungus produced a high concentration of biomass (24.8 gl(-1) at day 4), thereby achieving high EPS concentration (7.2 gl(-1) at day 4)..

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Snow Fungus · 2005 · Research Article · Nong ye sheng wu ji shu xue bao = Journal of agricultural biotechnology

Transformation of Tremella fuciformis by using ultrasonic mediation

Newborn Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes were treated with 28 micrograms thyroxine (T4) daily for the first week of life. At the age of 80 days, the secretion rate of sebum was measured from the amount of skin-surface lipids extractable by acetone and which had been produced during 2 days..

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Snow Fungus · 2003 · Research Article · Jun wu xi tong = Mycosystema

Isolation and optimization of regeneration condition of Tremella fuciformis protoplasts

Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in Jun wu xi tong = Mycosystema in 2003. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Snow Fungus · 2002 · Journal Article · Hua zhong nong ye da xue xue bao = Journal Huazhong (Central China) Agricultural University

Determination of mating type factor A of Tremella fuciformis Berk.

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in Hua zhong nong ye da xue xue bao = Journal Huazhong (Central China) Agricultural University in 2002. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Zhu Ling · 2002 · Journal Article · Journal of Beihua University(Natural Science)

Resources and Ecological Conditions of Wild Polyporus Umbellatus in the Huangnihe Forest

The enhancement by exogenous ferric iron, both systemic and local, of the infectivity of 120 strains of bacteria, representing 17 genera, was measured in the skin of guinea-pigs. Systemic iron enhanced only 23% of 115 strains, and local iron 49% of 71 strains..

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Maitake · 2001 · Journal Article · Wei sheng wu xue tong bao

Studies on production of expolysaccharides of Grifola frondosa in saccharoid solution

Cutaneous abscesses in the perineal region contain primarily anaerobes commonly found in stool. Non-perineal abscesses contain mixed microflora indigenous to the skin.

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Lion's Mane · 2000 · Journal Article · Journal of Shanxi University (Natural Science Edition)

Improvement of nutritional value of corn meal by solid state fermentation of Hericium erinaceus

We studied nine patients with bullous pemphigoid, a generalized cutaneous eruption- for evidence of mast-cell involvement during development of lesions. As in other reports, six of nine patients demonstrated a serum antibody directed against the epidermal basement-membrane zone..

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Enoki · 1997 · Journal Article · Hunan nong ye da xue xue bao = Journal of Hunan Agricultural University

Characterization of bisidopores in Flammulina velutipes

An infant had swirling hyperpigmentation, streaks of hypopigmentation, abnormal T-cell function, cleft palate, patent ductus arteriosus, and arrhinencephaly. This pattern of abnormalities is distinct from other disorders with abnormal pigmentation and malformations; such as incontinentia pigmenti, incontinentia….

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Enoki · 1995 · Journal Article · Shanghai Nongye Xuebao

Optimum seeking of superior selected Flammulina velutipes strain FV_(8812) for deep fermentation

The second reported patient with simultaneous metastatic epidermoid carcinoma and chronic myelogenous leukemia is described. The difficulty of differentiating the leukemia from a leukemoid reaction is discussed..

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Research Article · Pharmaceutics

A Green Self-Assembled Nanoplatform of 10-Hydroxycamptothecin and Cordyceps Polysaccharides for Dual Anti-Tumor Efficacy Through Apoptosis and Immune Modulation.

Background: Melanoma is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer, with its global incidence having surged in recent years. There exists an urgent clinical need for novel therapeutic strategies that combine high efficacy, low toxicity, and multiple mechanisms of action..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Application Potential of Lion's Mane Mushroom in Soy-Based Meat Analogues by High Moisture Extrusion: Physicochemical, Structural and Flavor Characteristics.

The aim of this work was to systematically evaluate the effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom powder (LMM, 0-40%) on the physicochemical properties, structural characteristics, and flavor profile of soy protein isolate-based high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs)..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Microsclerotia formation of the biocontrol fungus Cordyceps javanica IF-1106 and evaluation of its stress tolerance and pathogenicity.

INTRODUCTION: Cordyceps javanica IF-1106 is an entomopathogenic fungus with a wide range of hosts. It produces microsclerotia in liquid media.

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Fitoterapia

One new polyketide and four new sesquiterpenes derivatives from the fungicolous fungi aspergillus nidulans LZ8 of Ganoderma lingzhi.

One new polyketide asperfuranone D (1), four new sesquiterpenes derivatives aspergillone C-F (2-5) and three known compounds (6-8) were successfully isolated from Aspergillus nidulans LZ8, a fungicolous fungi from the macrofungal Ganoderma lingzhi..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Food chemistry: X

Preparation of soybean oil-based emulsions stabilized by shiitake mushroom chitosan modified in both enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems and their application in β-carotene delivery.

This study investigates the laccase-catalyzed grafting of gallic acid (GA) onto shiitake mushroom chitosan to enhance its emulsifying properties and improve β-carotene delivery..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Structural Dynamics, Gut Microbiota Modulation, and Immunological Impacts of Shiitake Mushroom β-Glucan during In Vitro Intestinal Fermentation.

This study investigated the structure-function relationship of shiitake β-glucan (SBG) through simulated digestion and colonic fermentation. SBG, composed of β-(1 → 3)-linked glucan backbones with β-(1 → 6)-linked side chains, exhibited notable resistance to enzymatic and acidic degradation in the upper….

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

The fungal protein Lingzhi-8 ameliorates psoriasis-like dermatitis in mice through gut CD103+ tolerogenic dendritic cells, retinaldehyde dehydrogenase 2, and Dectin-1.

The gut CD103+ tolerogenic dendritic cells play a key role in maintaining immune balance by inducing oral tolerance, which has been implied in reducing autoimmunity..

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Wood Ear · 2025 · Journal Article · Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

Ultra-Fast, Unidirectional Water Absorption on Wood Ear.

Materials exhibiting rapid, unidirectional liquid absorption are desirable for comfort textiles and wound dressings. Implementing chemical or structural gradient along the vertical axis of substrates is an effective way to achieve such properties..

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Article · Chinese herbal medicines

Chemical components in cultivated Cordyceps sinensis and their effects on fibrosis.

OBJECTIVE: Cultivated Cordyceps sinensis powder has been used as clinical drug and healthy food to nourish the lung and kidney, which solves the problem of serious shortage of wild C. sinensis.

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Article · Immunity, inflammation and disease

Cordyceps cicadae ameliorates inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and fibrosis by targeting the PI3K/mTOR-mediated autophagy pathway in the renal of MRL/lpr mice.

BACKGROUND: The vast majority of systemic lupus erythematosus patients develop lupus nephritis (LN) with severe renal manifestations, such as inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and fibrosis..

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Enoki · 2024 · Research Article · Small structures

Enoki-Inspired Microfibers and Extracellular Matrix Enhance Biaxially Interlocking Interfaces.

Taking inspiration from diverse interlocking and adhesion structures found in nature, a biaxially interlocking interface is developed in this work. This interface is formed by interconnecting two electrostatically flocked substrates and its mechanical strength is enhanced through the incorporation of enoki….

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Journal Article · Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Metabolites analysis and new bioactive compounds from the medicine food homology product of Cordyceps chanhua on artificial media.

Cordyceps chanhua on artificial media has been approved as a medicine food homology product. However, the metabolites have not been extensively studied.

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Reishi · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Protective effect and efficacy evaluation of lychee seed fermentation broth on oxidative damage of cells

Abstract Background Lychee seeds were fermented by three kinds of bacteria ( Lactobacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevillus and ganoderma lucidum mycelium ), and two effective strains were selected by two indexes of activity content and antioxidant, so as to further verify whether lychee seeds have waste….

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Enoki · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of biological macromolecules

Enzymatic and acidic degradation effect on intracellular polysaccharide of Flammulina velutipes SF-08.

The intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) from Flammulina velutipes SF-08 mycelia was isolated and degraded by enzyme and acid. IPS and its derivative were purified by DEAE-52 cellulose chromatography, and five fractions were obtained..

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Maitake · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Functional polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa aqueous extract inhibit atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice.

Grifola frondosa (GF), distributed widely in far east Asia including Korea, is popularly used as traditional medicines and health supplementary foods, especially for enhancing the immune functions of the body..

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Enoki · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Purification, characterization, antioxidant activity and anti-aging of exopolysaccharides by Flammulina velutipes SF-06.

The main objective of this work was to purify the exopolysaccharides (EPS) of Flammulina velutipes SF-06 and investigate the relationship between the different purified fractions and bioactive activity..

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Zhu Ling · 2014 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

[Physicochemical properties of medicinal fungus Polyporus umbellatus sclerotial exudate].

This study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical properties of Polyporus umbellatus sclerotial exudate. Morphological characteristics of the sclerotia and its exudate were observed during different stages of sclerotial formation.

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Antroquinonol D, isolated from Antrodia camphorata, with DNA demethylation and anticancer potential.

DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) catalyzes DNA methylation and is overexpressed in various human diseases, including cancer. A rational approach to preventing tumorigenesis involves the use of pharmacologic inhibitors of DNA methylation; these inhibitors should reactivate tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) in tumor cells….

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Chaga · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytotherapy research: PTR

Insulin-sensitizing and beneficial lipid-metabolic effects of the water-soluble melanin complex extracted from Inonotus obliquus.

Inonotus obliquus has been traditionally used for treatment of metabolic diseases; however, the mechanism remains to be elucidated. In this study, we found that the water-soluble melanin complex extracted from I.

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Carcinogenesis

A sesquiterpene lactone antrocin from Antrodia camphorata negatively modulates JAK2/STAT3 signaling via microRNA let-7c and induces apoptosis in lung cancer cells.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and current therapies fail to treat this disease in majority of cases. Antrodia camphorata is a medicinal mushroom being widely used as food dietary supplement for cancer prevention..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Antrodia camphorata-fermented product cultured in deep ocean water has more liver protection against thioacetamide-induced fibrosis.

Antrodia camphorata is a unique fungus in Taiwan; the submerged fermentation product is used as the functional food for liver protection. Deep ocean water (DOW) containing rich metals and trace elements is proven to stimulate the production of functional metabolites and health function of functional fungus product in….

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Enoki · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Interruption of lung cancer cell migration and proliferation by fungal immunomodulatory protein FIP-fve from Flammulina velutipes.

FIP-fve is an immunomodulatory protein isolated from Flammulina velutipes that possesses anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. However, little is known about its anticancer effects.

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Snow Fungus · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Mechanical Wounding of Yeast-Like Conidium Cells of Tremella fuciformis Makes Them Susceptible to Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation

We developed an efficient protocol that makes possible the practical use of Agrobacterium to transform the yeast-like conidia of Tremella fuciformis. Mechanical wounding of fungal cells prior to co-cultivation with Agrobacterium cells greatly improved transformation efficiency..

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Turkey Tail · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of environmental management

Degradation of UV filters in sewage sludge and 4-MBC in liquid medium by the ligninolytic fungus Trametes versicolor.

Ultraviolet (UV) filters are xenobiotic compounds that can enter the environment through the liquid effluent of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and through adsorption in the sludge by-product because of their high hydrophobicity, as the sludge is subsequently applied as a fertiliser..

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Mesima · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Immunomodulatory effect of water soluble extract separated from mycelium of Phellinus linteus on experimental atopic dermatitis.

BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for modulating diverse immune disorders. Phellinus linteus (P.

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Zhu Ling · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Glycobiology

Structure elucidation and immunological function analysis of a novel β-glucan from the fruit bodies of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries.

β-Glucans derived from various sources such as yeast cell walls and medicinal mushrooms are considered as valuable biological response modifiers for their ability to enhance the activity of immune cells, aid in wound healing and help prevent infections..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food and chemical toxicology: an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Anti-metastatic activities of Antrodia camphorata against human breast cancer cells mediated through suppression of the MAPK signaling pathway.

The fermented culture broth of Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) has been shown to promote cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of human estrogen-nonresponsive MDA-MB-231 cells.

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2011 · Patent · journal metadata

Inhibition of the Survival of Skin Cancer by Cyclohexenone Compounds from Antrodia Camphorata

The present invention relates to a novel application of a compound. The compound 4-hydroxy-2,3 -dimethoxy-6-methyl-5-(3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl)-cyclohex-2-enone of the invention is isolated and purified from the extracts of Antrodia camphorata, which can be applied for inhibiting the survival of skin….

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Chaga · 2011 · Evaluation Study · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Production of antioxidant and antitumor metabolites by submerged cultures of Inonotus obliquus cocultured with Phellinus punctatus.

While Inonotus obliquus produces a diverse range of bioactive metabolites in its natural habitats, it accumulates less in its submerged cultures. We show here that coculture of I..

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Maitake · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of medicinal food

Bioaccumulation and bioavailability of copper and zinc on mineral-enriched mycelium of Grifola frondosa.

Grifola frondosa is an edible and medicinal mushroom. The bioaccumulation and potential biovailability of Cu and Zn were studied to obtain mycelium with potential properties as a food dietary supplement..

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