MycoData

A relative humidity (RH) control method was proposed based on changes of shiitake mushroom ratio of wrinkled surface area (RWSA) obtained by computer vision technology (namely 30 %-RWSA) during which dehumidification fan was turned on with a sudden increase of RWSA..

Skin & hydration

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Neotropical entomology

Susceptibility of All Nymphal Stages of Bemisia tabaci Biotype B (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Three Brazilian Isolates of Cordyceps sp. (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in a Screenhouse Under Variable Temperature and Moisture Conditions.

The susceptibility of 1st to 4th instars of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius, 1989) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to three isolates of Cordyceps sp. (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) was evaluated in screenhouse experiments under variable temperatures and moisture conditions.

Medium relevance

Chaga · 2021 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Targeting SARS-CoV-2 with Chaga mushroom: An in silico study toward developing a natural antiviral compound.

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has caused large-scale global outbreaks and mainly mediates host cell entry through the interaction of its spike (S) protein with the human angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptor..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigueRespiratory

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of food processing and preservation

The dynamic changes in product attributes of shiitake mushroom pilei and stipes during dehydration by hot air drying

The dynamic changes in product attributes of shiitake mushroom pilei and stipes during dehydration by hot air drying (HAD) were analyzed. During dehydration, discoloration was greater during the fresh point (FP) to standard point (SP) than that during SP to the constant weight point (CWP)..

Skin & hydration

Medium relevance

Oyster Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Two birds with one stone: oyster mushroom mediated bimetallic Au-Pt nanoparticles for agro-waste management and anticancer activity.

Agriculture has the most significant contribution in fulfilling the basic human need, sustaining life, and strengthening the economy of any country. To feed the exploding population of the world, there has been a quantum jump in the production of agricultural commodities, which has led to the production of a….

OncologyEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiomeSkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Using High-Throughput Amplicon Sequencing to Evaluate Intragenomic Variation and Accuracy in Species Identification of Cordyceps Species.

While recent sequencing technologies (third generation sequencing) can successfully sequence all copies of nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA) markers present within a genome and offer insights into the intragenomic variation of these markers, high intragenomic variation can be a source of confusion for high-throughput….

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

A simple and effective method to discern the true commercial Chinese cordyceps from counterfeits.

The Chinese cordyceps, a complex of the fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis and its species-specific host insects, is also called "DongChongXiaCao" in Chinese. Habitat degradation in recent decades and excessive harvesting by humans has intensified its scarcity and increased the prices of natural populations..

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2020 · Case Reports · The American journal of emergency medicine

Not a fungi to be with: Shiitake mushroom flagellate dermatitis.

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….

Immune supportSkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2020 · Preprint · journal metadata

Production of diverse beauveriolide analogs in closely related fungi: a rare case of fungal chemodiversity

ABSTRACT Fungal chemodiversity is well known in part due to the production of diverse analogous compounds by a single biosynthetic gene cluster (BGCs). Usually, similar metabolites are produced by closely related fungal species..

Metabolic health

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Environmental entomology

Artificial Cultivation of the Chinese Cordyceps From Injected Ghost Moth Larvae.

The Chinese cordyceps, regarded as the 'Himalayan Viagra', is highly valued for its medicinal benefits. The decline of its yield due to over-exploitation and increased market demand have stimulated efforts to artificially cultivate Chinese cordyceps for over half a century..

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2019 · Comparative Study · Scientific reports

Metabolic profiling of natural and cultured Cordyceps by NMR spectroscopy.

Cordyceps, a type of Chinese herbal medicine that exhibits anti-angiogenesis and tumor growth suppression effects, has recently gained increasing popularity. However, high-quality, natural Cordyceps, such as Ophiocordyceps sinensis, is very rare and difficult to obtain in large amounts..

OncologyMetabolic health

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2019 · Case Reports · Gastroenterology report

Two cases of small bowel obstruction due to a shiitake mushroom.

The shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), known as Xiang-gu in China, has been an important component of Asian cuisine for hundreds of years. Although not easily digestible, there are few reports of them causing bowel obstruction..

Gut & microbiome

Medium relevance

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.

Skin & hydration

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

High-throughput sequencing-based analysis of endogenetic fungal communities inhabiting the Chinese Cordyceps reveals unexpectedly high fungal diversity.

Chinese Cordyceps, known in Chinese as "DongChong XiaCao", is a parasitic complex of a fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) and a caterpillar. The current study explored the endogenetic fungal communities inhabiting Chinese Cordyceps..

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment

Observed distribution of radiocaesium contamination in shiitake lots and variability of test results.

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) cultivated on bed-log are known to accumulate radiocaesium. Since the Fukushima-Diichi nuclear power plant accident (2011), the violation rate has been higher for log-cultivated shiitake than that for agricultural products or other foodstuffs..

Energy & fatigue

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2015 · Journal Article · Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Rapid authentication of Cordyceps by lateral flow dipstick.

Cordyceps (Dongchongxiacao), a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, is composed of the fruiting body of Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae) on a caterpillar of ghost-moth species (Family: Hepialidae)..

Medium relevance

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.

Immune supportSkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Chaga · 2013 · Journal Article · International immunopharmacology

Inhibitory effect of chaga mushroom extract on compound 48/80-induced anaphylactic shock and IgE production in mice.

Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) are hypothesised to exhibit general immune-potentiating, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties, but their anti-allergic activities are not fully understood. Therefore, this study investigated whether a chaga mushroom extract (C-HE) might have anti-allergic activity..

OncologyImmune support

Medium relevance

Maitake · 2009 · Journal Article · International immunopharmacology

Maitake beta-glucan enhances granulopoiesis and mobilization of granulocytes by increasing G-CSF production and modulating CXCR4/SDF-1 expression.

Previous studies have presented that Maitake beta-glucan (MD-Fraction) extracted from the fruit body of Grifola frondosa has an anti-tumor effect by activating the immune system..

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiome

Medium relevance

Enoki · 2007 · Journal Article · American journal of industrial medicine

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by Penicillium citrinum, not Enoki spores.

BACKGROUND: Flammulina velutipes is called the Enoki mushroom in Japanese and is cultivated indoors. Mushroom workers face occupational exposure to a tremendous number of fungi and organic antigens capable of causing hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)..

Immune supportRespiratory

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2026 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Agrobacterium-Mediated Genetic Transformation of the Edible and Medicinal Cauliflower Mushroom Sparassis latifolia.

Sparassis latifolia is an edible and medicinal mushroom with significant economic value, now commercially cultivated on a large scale in China. However, current cultivars face challenges, including an extended mycelial growth period and unstable fruiting body yields..

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of microbiological methods

Application of audible acoustic stimulation to investigate growth responses in three Pleurotus species.

Acoustic stimulation can influence microbial growth and metabolism, yet little is known about its impact on edible mushrooms of the genus Pleurotus. This study evaluated the effects of audible sound waves on yield and fructification in three commercially relevant Pleurotus strains..

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Environmental microbiology

Edible Fungi Are a Hidden Source of Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide.

This study provides the first clear evidence that edible mushrooms, such as Lentinula edodes (shiitake), Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus eryngii, can generate carbon monoxide (CO) as part of their metabolic activity-independent of bacteria, illumination or oxygen limitation..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Effects of Edible Fungi and Medicine-Food Homology Ingredients on Sensory Attributes and Emotional Responses to Chicken Soup.

This study investigated the impact of two types of ingredients, edible fungi (Lentinula edodes, Agrocybe aegerita, Agaricus blazei Murill, and Dictyophora indusiate) and medicine and food homology (MFH) substances (Panax ginseng, Angelica sinensis, and Astragalus membranaceus) on the sensory attributes and emotional….

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of microbiological methods

Fluorescence profiling of cultivated mushroom extracts.

Fluorescence phenomena in fungi have been investigated only sparingly, despite long-standing evidence that many fungal metabolites exhibit autofluorescence. This study presents a standardised fluorescence spectroscopy method for analysing extracts from four cultivated mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii, Hypsizygus….

Medium relevance

Chaga · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lanostane-type triterpenoids from ethnomedicinal fungi inhibit endothelial cell proliferation.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ethnomedicinal fungi have a long history of use in the treatment of tumors and inflammatory disorders, pathologies often associated with dysregulated angiogenesis and immune-vascular interactions..

OncologyImmune support

Medium relevance

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..

Skin & hydration

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2026 · Journal Article · Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies

Reducing antinutrients and off-flavour volatiles in kidney bean powder through mushroom mycelium fermentation

This study examined how fermenting kidney beans with Pleurotus eryngii and Trametes versicolor for 3–5 d affects the reduction of antinutrients and off-flavour volatiles in the resulting fermented powders. Citric acid was added at 0, 3, and 6% (dry bean basis) levels to the beans before fermentation.

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2026 · Research Article · The FEBS journal

Sensing of cardiolipin exposure on plasma membranes of apoptotic cells by EryA-mCherry protein.

Erylysin A (EryA), an aegerolysin protein produced by the edible king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii), interacts strongly with an invertebrate-specific membrane sphingolipid ceramide phosphoethanolamine..

OncologyEnergy & fatigue

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2026 · Research Article · Food chemistry: X

The effect of combining the enzymolysis of snail digestive enzyme and β-glucanase on the release of flavor in Lentinus edodes powder.

In this paper, the regulatory effect of combining the enzymolysis of snailase and β-glucanase on the flavor release of Lentinula edodes powder was analyzed. The flavor attributes and differences of volatiles before and after enzymatic hydrolysis were evaluated using gas chromatograph-ion mobility spectrometry,….

Gut & microbiome

Medium relevance

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..

OncologySkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · MedComm

Cordycepin Targets HRD1 to Promote Cancer Cell PD-L1 Ubiquitin-Proteasome Degradation and Increase Antitumor Immunity.

Immune checkpoint blockade has become an effective strategy for inhibiting tumor growth, especially immune checkpoint inhibitors that target the programmed death 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway, which have shown significant effects in tumor immunotherapy..

OncologyImmune support

Medium relevance

Turkey Tail · 2025 · Research Article · Microorganisms

Diversity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Prunus yedoensis and Their Antifungal Activity Against Wood Decay Fungi.

Endophytic fungi play a vital role in protecting and promoting the growth of their host plants. The diversity of fungal endophytes has been documented across different host plant species and varies depending on factors such as the species of the host, ecological conditions, and the health status of the plant..

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Effect of Wheat Flour Substitution with Medicinal Mushroom Powder on Protein and Starch Digestibility and Functional Properties of Bread.

Medicinal mushrooms are recognised as a source of bioactive polysaccharides and proteins with potential health benefits. This study presents the first comparative evaluation of wheat bread fortified with powdered fruiting bodies of three medicinal mushroom species: Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane), Ganoderma lucidum….

Immune supportGut & microbiome

Medium relevance

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….

Skin & hydration

Medium relevance

Turkey Tail · 2025 · Journal Article · Environmental technology

Evaluation of mixed culture fungal strains for degradation of paraquat.

ABSTRACTThe potential of fungal mixed culture CI (Aspergillus niger + Phanerochaete chrysosporium), CII (Aspergillus niger AN400 + Trametes versicolor), and CIII (Phanerochaete chrysosporium + Trametes versicolor) was evaluated for paraquat removal, along with the individual potential of each fungus..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Evaluation of Quality and Storage Characteristics of Freeze-Dried Powdered Mycelium Sausages According to Packaging Methods.

With the increases in the global population, demand for meat, and income, plant-based meat alternatives using mushrooms, soybeans, and other ingredients are attracting increasing attention to address food security..

Medium relevance

Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Ganoderic Acid A Prevented Osteoporosis by Modulating the PIK3CA/p-Akt/TWIST1 Signaling Pathway.

Osteoporosis is a disorder of decreased bone mass, microarchitectural deterioration, and fragility fractures. Ganoderma lucidum has been reported to have a variety of pharmacological activities, including immune regulation, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, sedative hypnosis, blood sugar and lipid regulation, and so….

Immune supportMetabolic health

Medium relevance

Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of oncology pharmacy practice: official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners

Grade 3 cytolysis in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer consuming a mushroom powder-based alternative therapy.

IntroductionThe use of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) in patients with cancer is increasing. CAM is associated with potential toxicity and drug interactions, particularly with chemotherapy..

OncologyLiver support

Medium relevance

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..

Immune supportCognition & nervesLiver supportSkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of economic entomology

Mycelium as a beneficial dietary additive to support managed bumble bee development and colony growth.

Managed bumble bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Bombus impatiens (Cresson, 1863)) colonies are commercially reared and sold for crop pollination. The rearing process requires feeding honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Apis mellifera (Linnaeus, 1758))-collected multifloral pollen mixes to developing bumble bee colonies..

Gut & microbiome

Medium relevance

Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation Reveal Ganodermanontriol Modulates Pneumonia via TNF/NF-κB/MAPKs Signaling Pathway.

Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst, commonly known as Lingzhi, has long been employed in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties, particularly in alleviating respiratory issues like cough and asthma..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigueRespiratory

Medium relevance

King Oyster · 2025 · Research Article · Metabolomics: Official journal of the Metabolomic Society

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..

Cognition & nervesMetabolic health

Medium relevance

Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences

Reconstruction of a Genome-Scale Metabolic Model for Aspergillus oryzae Engineered Strain: A Potent Computational Tool for Enhancing Cordycepin Production.

Cordycepin, a bioactive adenosine analog, holds promise in pharmaceutical and health product development. However, large-scale production remains constrained by the limitations of natural producers, Cordyceps spp..

Metabolic health

Medium relevance

Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Water research

Sticky or thrifty: Divergence in extracellular glycometabolic architecture underpins contrasting fungal bioflocculation strategies.

Fungal-assisted bioflocculation is attracting attention as a chemical-free route for algal bloom mitigation and pollutants sequestration, but its species-specific traits that govern performance remain poorly quantified, hindering rational strain selection and scale-up..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic healthLiver support

Medium relevance

Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of hazardous materials

Study on the degradation efficiency and mechanism of polystyrene microplastics by five kinds of edible fungi.

The harm caused by microplastics to the environment and human body has become a hot issue, and screening for microorganisms that potentially degrade microplastics is urgently needed..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

Medium relevance

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,….

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration

Medium relevance

Shiitake · 2024 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Effect of hot air-drying and pasteurization on ergothioneine content in edible mushrooms

This study investigates the effects of thermal processing and storage on ergothioneine concentration in three edible mushroom species: Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushrooms), and Lentinula edodes (shiitake)..

Energy & fatigue

Medium relevance

Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Efficiency of mushrooms for food production - fundamental strategic decision-making

This work seeks to understand the relationships between the proximate composition of the substrates and the fruiting bodies, and the yield and cultivation time of the main cultivated mushrooms..

Medium relevance

Turkey Tail · 2024 · Journal Article · Environmental technology

Enhanced bioremediation of organically combined contaminated soil by white rot fungal agent: physiological characteristics and contaminants degradation.

Microbial remediation of organically combined contaminated sites is currently facing technical challenges. White rot fungi possess broad-spectrum degradation capabilities, but most of the studies are conducted on polluted water bodies, and few research focus on the degradation of combined organically contaminated….