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The human gut microbiota serves as a critical hub for host metabolic and immune regulation. Disruption of its homeostasis is closely associated with diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), metabolic syndrome, and colorectal cancer..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

Assessing the effects of partially substituting chicken breast meat with oyster mushroom stalk powder on the quality attributes of mushroom-chicken burgers.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a partial substitution of chicken breast meat with oyster mushroom stalk powder on the quality attributes of mushroom-chicken burgers..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Randomized Controlled Trial · Scientific reports

Beneficial effects of pleuran on asthma control and respiratory tract-infection frequency in children with perennial asthma.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pleuran (β-glucan isolated from Pleurotus ostreatus) on asthma control and respiratory morbidity in children on conventional GINA-based asthma treatment who had partially controlled perennial asthma..

Respiratory

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Molecular nutrition & food research

Cordyceps-Fermented Chinese Jujube Ameliorates Oxidative Stress and Restores Gut Microbiome in Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury in Mice.

This research investigated the influence of Chinese jujube fermented with Cordyceps kyushuensis extracts on mice with alcohol-induced liver injury (ALI). Our findings highlighted the antioxidant properties of these extracts through various assays and demonstrated potential biochemical effects in ALI mice..

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiomeLiver support

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Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Clinical Trial Protocol · Contemporary clinical trials

Efficacy of traditional and gamified attention bias modification for depression: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Cognitive models posit that negatively biased attention toward dysphoric information has a causal role in the maintenance of depression-related psychopathology. Attention bias modification (ABM) tests this idea by altering an attentional bias and examining subsequent effects on depression..

Cognition & nerves

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Shiitake · 2025 · Evaluation Study · Food chemistry

Exploring the possible mechanisms of X-rays treatment for retention aroma volatiles in shiitake mushrooms during low temperature storage.

X-rays irradiation has been demonstrated to effectively preserve the freshness of edible fungi and delay the loss of aroma during storage. In this study, shiitake mushrooms were irradiated with X-rays dose of 0.5 kGy and stored at 2 °C for 35 days.

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2025 · Review · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ganoderic acid A: an in-depth review of pharmacological effects and molecular docking analysis.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ganoderic acid A (GAA, C30H44O7) is one of the most abundant and active components of Ganoderic acids (GAs). GAs are highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoid compounds mainly derived from Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P.

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesLiver support

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Reishi · 2025 · Review · Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Ganodermataceae-current status, research, and development in Lower Mekong Basin.

The family Ganodermataceae encompasses several genera, including the widely studied Ganoderma, which is prominent in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties..

OncologyMetabolic healthLiver supportSkin & hydration

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King Oyster · 2025 · Comparative Study · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hydrolytic Enzymes in the Secretome of the Mushrooms P. eryngii and P. ostreatus: A Comparison Between the Two Species.

The fungi belonging to the genus Pleurotus can be cultivated in different substrates and represent excellent producers of several extracellular enzymes. In this study, we analyzed eleven hydrolytic enzymes of the P.

Gut & microbiome

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Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Clinical Trial Protocol · PloS one

Leveraging agent-based modeling and a randomized intervention to advance childhood physical activity: A study protocol.

This study (1R01HD107002-01A1) protocol describes the planned creation and use of an agent-based model (ABM) of early childhood physical activity (PA). Successful early childhood PA interventions can potentially play an important role in both increasing overall population health as well as closing health disparities….

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Review · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Macromycete Edible Fungi as a Functional Poultry Feed Additive: Influence on Health, Welfare, Eggs, and Meat Quality-Review.

Over the years, macromycete fungi have been used as a source of food, part of religious rites and rituals, and as a medicinal remedy. Species with strong health-promoting potential include Hericium erinaceus, Cordyceps militaris, Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus ostreatus, Flammulina velutipes, and Inonotus obliquus..

Immune supportCognition & nervesMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Randomized Controlled Trial · Advances in therapy

Novel Chewable Pleuran-Based Supplement Decreases Respiratory Tract Infections in Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

INTRODUCTION: Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) are common in childhood and impose substantial socioeconomic burden. β-Glucans, particularly pleuran from Pleurotus ostreatus, demonstrate immunomodulatory properties through the pathogen-associated molecular pattern receptor interactions..

Immune supportRespiratory

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Support, U.S. Gov'T, Non P.H.S. · The Journal of nutrition

Shiitake Mushroom as a Wholefood Supplementation in a Western Diet Modulates the Gut Microbiome, Serotonergic System, and Wnt Signaling to Promote Gut Health in Mice.

BACKGROUND: A Western-style diet (WD), typically high in fat and low in fiber and certain micronutrients, has been linked to a range of chronic diseases through its impact on gut health. Mushrooms exhibit a distinct nutritional profile that complements the deficiencies commonly associated with a WD..

Metabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2025 · Evaluation Study · Food chemistry

Ultrasound-assisted microwave vacuum drying enhances flavor release during stewing of dried shiitake mushrooms.

The introduction of ultrasonic energy into microwave vacuum drying (MVD) enhances drying efficiency and product quality. To investigate the effect of ultrasonically coupled microwave vacuum (USMVD) drying on the flavor release of shiitake mushrooms, differences in the pore structure of dried mushrooms were analyzed in….

Energy & fatigue

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Shiitake · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Valorization of mushroom by-products for sustainability: exploring antioxidant and prebiotic properties

Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom), and Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom) are the most cultivated mushrooms in the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha..

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Wood Ear · 2024 · English Abstract · Shokuhin eiseigaku zasshi. Journal of the Food Hygienic Society of Japan

[Detection of Salmonella and Enumeration of Hygienic Indicator Bacteria in Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms].

An outbreak of Salmonella Stanley in the United States associated with dried wood ear mushrooms imported from China prompted us to conduct serotyping of Salmonella isolated from dried wood ear mushrooms in voluntary testing, and quantitative test for Salmonella along with enumeration of hygienic indicator bacteria in….

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Almond Mushroom · 2024 · Review · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Chemical Structures, Biological Activities, and Biosynthetic Analysis of Secondary Metabolites from Agaricus Mushrooms: A Review.

Agaricus mushrooms are an important genus in the Agaricaceae family, belonging to the order Agaricales of the class Basidiomycota. Among them, Agaricus bisporus is a common mushroom for mass consumption, which is not only nutritious but also possesses significant medicinal properties such as anticancer, antibacterial,….

OncologyImmune supportLiver support

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Shiitake · 2024 · Evaluation Study · Food chemistry

Effects of combined drying techniques and cellulase hydrolysis on the nutritional value and sensory properties of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes).

Dried shiitake mushrooms offer rich nutritional value and unique sensory properties, prompting further investigation. The effects of different drying techniques (hot air drying (HAD), infrared hot air drying (IRHAD), pulsed vacuum drying (PVD), vacuum freeze drying (VFD), and natural drying (ND)) combined with….

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Wood Ear · 2024 · Research Support, U.S. Gov'T, Non P.H.S. · Journal of food protection

Evaluation of the Handling Practices and Risk Perceptions of Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms in Asian Restaurants in the United States.

In late 2020, dried wood ear mushrooms, a low-moisture food ingredient that had been imported and sold to restaurants, were linked to a foodborne outbreak of Salmonella Stanley, which sickened 55 individuals across the United States. These mushrooms are commonly used in Asian cuisine..

Skin & hydration

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Microbiology spectrum

Filtration effect of Cordyceps chanhua mycoderm on bacteria and its transport function on nitrogen.

During the natural growth of Cordyceps chanhua, it will form a mycoderm structure specialized from hyphae. We found that the bacterial membrane of C.

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King Oyster · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Olive mill solid waste induces beneficial mushroom-specialized metabolite diversity revealed by computational metabolomics strategies

Introduction Mushrooms contain besides proteins a diverse pallet of specialized metabolites bioactive in either beneficial or harmful manner. Therefore, mushrooms have been exploited by humans for centuries for dietary or medical purposes..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesMetabolic health

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Shiitake · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Preparation and characterization of plant protein-mushroom hybrids: Toward more healthy and sustainable foods

Abstract There is growing interest in finding more sustainable alternatives to animal-derived foods, like meat, fish, egg, and dairy products. This study focusses on the formation and properties of hybrid protein-rich foods consisting of potato protein and mushroom, specifically Oyster ( Pleurotus ostreatus ) and….

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Shiitake · 2024 · Case Reports · Cureus

Recognizing Flagellate Erythema in Skin of Color: A Case of Shiitake Dermatitis.

Flagellate erythema, also known as flagellate dermatitis, flagellate hyperpigmentation, or shiitake dermatitis, is a rare multifocal cutaneous eruption characterized by linear erythematous lesions similar to flagellation wounds..

Skin & hydration

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Shiitake · 2024 · Case Reports · Clinical case reports

Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis: The first case reported in Nepal.

Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis is a rare but important condition to consider in patients presenting with pruritic skin lesions following mushroom ingestion, especially in regions where such cases are uncommon..

Cognition & nervesSkin & hydration

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

A New Galactoglucomannan from the Mycelium of the Medicinal Parasitic Fungus Cordyceps cicadae and Its Immunomodulatory Activity In Vitro and In Vivo.

A new galactoglucomannan (C-0-1) was purified from the medicinal parasitic fungus of Cordyceps cicadae using an anion-exchange column and gel permeation column. The results of high-performance liquid chromatography and high-performance gel permeation chromatography indicated that C-0-1 consists of galactose, glucose,….

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Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Breastfeeding medicine: the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

ABM Clinical Protocol #37: Physiological Infant Care-Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding in Young Infants.

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity and DNA Protective Properties of the Pink Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus djamor (Agaricomycetes).

In this study, pink oyster mushroom Pleurotus djamor was cultivated using wheat straw (WS), quinoa stalk (QS), and their mixtures (WS-QS (1:1)) as substrate and evaluated in terms of antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, and DNA protective effects..

Oncology

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Archives of microbiology

Application of Miscanthus substrates in the cultivation of Ganoderma lingzhi.

Ganoderma lingzhi is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used to improve health and longevity for thousands of years. It is usually cultivated on hardwood log- or sawdust-based formulations.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Bacterial communities during composting cultivation of oyster mushroom Pleurotus floridanus using broken eggs as the nitrogen source and study of agronomic and nutritional properties.

INTRODUCTION: Broken eggs are a byproduct of the poultry industry and a potential nitrogen source for mushroom cultivation. However, its feasibility needs to be evaluated experimentally..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Phytochemistry

Bifusicoumarins A-D: Cytotoxic 3S-dihydroisocoumarins from the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bifusispora (NBRC 108997).

Cordyceps is a genus of ascomycete fungi with some of them being edible and/or having a long tradition in Chinese medicine. The chemical characterization of a solvent extract of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bifusispora afforded four undescribed coumarins, bifusicoumarin A-D (1-4), along with previously….

Oncology

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Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Changes in Physicochemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activities of Dried Shiitake Mushroom in Dry-Moist-Heat Aging Process.

Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their unique flavor and bioactive properties. While there has been extensive research on drying methods, a comprehensive investigation of the effects of drying parameters in the dry-moist-heat system on shiitake quality is still needed..

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Enoki · 2023 · Journal Article · Meat science

Characteristics of pork emulsion gel manufactured with hot-boned pork and winter mushroom powder without phosphate.

This study investigated the physicochemical characteristics of pork emulsion gels manufactured from hot-boned (HB) pork and winter mushroom powder in the absence of phosphate..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Characterization of an active film prepared with Lentinus edodes (shiitake) polysaccharide and its effect on post-harvest quality and storage of shiitake.

The aim of this study was to prepare a film based on shiitake (Lentinus edodes) stalk polysaccharides (LEP) for mushroom preservation. The effects of different LEP concentrations on physical, mechanical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of the prepared film were evaluated..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Chemical Components of Volatile Oil Extracted from the Fermentation Broth of Ganoderma lingzhi (Agaricomycetes) Coupled with Its Antitumor and Antioxidant Activities In Vitro.

Volatile oil extracted from fermentation broth of Ganoderma lingzhi by hydrodistillation was analyzed based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Its antitumor activity was tested on K562, SW620, A549, HepG2 cells in vitro..

Oncology

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cordyceps proteins alleviate lupus nephritis through modulation of the STAT3/mTOR/NF-кB signaling pathway.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cordyceps is a parasitic edible fungus, which is a unique Chinese medicinal material. It has been reported to have immunomodulatory effects and use in kidney disease.

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of natural medicines

Cordythiazole A, the first member of thiazole alkaloids from Chinese cordyceps, with α-glucosidase inhibitory activity.

Chinese cordyceps, also known as Dong-Chong-Xia-Cao, is widely recognized as a famous precious tonic herb, and used as traditional Chinese medicine for centuries..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthRespiratory

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Development of bio-based PLA/cellulose antibacterial packaging and its application for the storage of shiitake mushroom.

This study presents the extraction of cellulose from water bamboo byproducts to prepare polylactic acid (PLA)/cellulose antibacterial packaging material. The cellulose was modified using a silane coupling agent, which improved the interfacial compatibility between cellulose and PLA..

Energy & fatigue

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Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Dried shiitake mushroom grade recognition using D-VGG network and machine vision.

Grading dried shiitake mushrooms is an indispensable production step, as there are large quality differences between different grades, which affect the product's price and marketability..

Cognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Dynamic changes and formation of key contributing odorants with amino acids and reducing sugars as precursors in shiitake mushrooms during hot air drying.

The dynamic variations in key contributing odorants, amino acids and reducing sugars in shiitake mushrooms during hot-air drying were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass (HPLC-MS/MS) and ion chromatography (IC)..

Energy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Mycobiology

Effect of Abiotic Factors on Fumosorinone Production from Cordyceps fumosorosea via Solid-State Fermentation.

Cordyceps fumosorosea is an important species in the genus of Cordyceps, containing a variety of bioactive compounds, including fumosorinone (FU). This study was a ground-breaking assessment of FU levels in liquid and solid cultures..

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Enoki · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Effect of dehydration on the inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on enoki and wood ear mushrooms.

Foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. associated with consumption of both fresh and dried specialty mushrooms have recently occurred.

Skin & hydration

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Bioactive Components, Color, Texture, Microstructure, and Volatiles of Shiitake Mushrooms.

The effects of different cooking methods (steaming, boiling, air frying, and oven baking) and cooking times (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min) on the bioactive components (total phenol, total flavonoid, crude polysaccharides, and eritadenine), color, texture, microstructure, and volatiles in shiitake mushrooms were….

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland: 1960)

EFFECT OF DRY EXTRACT FROM REISHI MUSHROOMS ON THE STATE OF ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEM IN RATS WITH DMH-INDUCED COLON CARCINOGENESIS.

OBJECTIVE: The aim: To study pro- and antioxidant systems indicators in rats with chemically induced colon carcinogenesis on the background of the reishi mushrooms dry extract use. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: The study was performed on 120 white male rats..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Effect of oxyresveratrol on the quality and membrane lipid metabolism of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage.

The effect of oxyresveratrol on postharvest quality and membrane lipid metabolism of shiitake mushroom was investigated. The result exhibited that oxyresveratrol retarded browning, maintained firmness and alleviated occurrence of decay of shiitake mushroom..

Metabolic health

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Effectiveness of combined catalytic infrared radiation and holding time for decontamination Aspergillus niger on dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) with different moisture contents

This paper investigated the effect of catalytic infrared radiation (CIR) only and CIR coupled with holding time (CIRH) on decontamination of damp-returning dried shiitake mushrooms contaminated with Aspergillus niger (A. niger)..

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Enoki · 2023 · Journal Article · Food Research International

Efficacy of combined caprylic acid and thymol treatments for inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on enoki mushrooms in household and food-service establishments

Raw enoki mushroom is a high-risk vector for listeriosis, which led to foodborne outbreaks resulting in four deaths in the United States in 2020. This study aimed to investigate the washing method for the inactivation of L.

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Cellular and molecular bioengineering

Enhancing Neurological Competence of Nanoencapsulated Cordyceps/Turmeric Extracts in Human Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells.

INTRODUCTION: Neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases, and brain cancers, are reportedly caused by genetic aberration and cellular malfunction..

OncologyCognition & nervesLiver support

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Chinese medicine

Fermented cordyceps powder alleviates silica-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis in rats by regulating the Th immune response.

BACKGROUND: Silicosis is an important occupational disease caused by inhalation of free silica and is characterized by persistent pulmonary inflammation, subsequent fibrosis and lung dysfunction. Until now, there has been no effective treatment for the disease due to the complexity of pathogenesis..

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Increased production and anti-senescence activity of exopolysaccharides in Ganoderma lingzhi by co-overexpression of β-1,3-glucan synthase and UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase.

A β-1,3-glucan synthase gene (gls) was cloned and overexpressed in Ganoderma lingzhi. The content of intracellular polysaccharides (IPS) in G.

Immune supportMetabolic health

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Chaga · 2023 · Research Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Isolation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Biological Properties of Inotodiol, the Potent Pharmaceutical Oxysterol from Chaga Mushroom.

Inotodiol, an oxysterol found only in Chaga mushroom, has received attention from the pharmaceutical industry due to its strong antioxidant and anti-allergic activities. However, the production of inotodiol is still challenging, and its fundamental properties have yet to be investigated..

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