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Pleurotus ostreatus
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
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Lentinula edodes
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Cordyceps militaris
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Ophiocordyceps sinensis
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
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Flammulina velutipes
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Evaluation Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture
Three-dimensional printing of dysphagia-friendly foods using Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium, xanthan gum, and egg white protein: influence of mycelium concentration.
BACKGROUD: Dysphagia represents a significant public health concern, and there is an increasing demand for the development of food products tailored to the needs of dysphagia patients..
Reishi · 2024 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
[Chemical composition analysis of Ganoderma lucidum based on UPLC-Orbitrap-HRMS and virtual screening of FXR activators for treatment of liver fibrosis].
The chemical composition of Ganoderma lucidum ethanol extracts was systematically analyzed and identified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Orbitrap-HRMS)..
Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · ACS applied bio materials
3D Bioprinting of Food Grade Hydrogel Infused with Living Pleurotus ostreatus Mycelium in Non-sterile Conditions.
Mycelium is the root-like network of fungi. Mycelium biocomposites prepared by template replication (molding) can function as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional polystyrene foams, which are energy- and carbon-intensive to manufacture..
Turkey Tail · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of microbiological methods
Improved productivity and dye removal performance of Trametes versicolor pellets using rice husk as a co-substrate.
Pellet production represents a critical step for several processes requiring fungal biomass, nevertheless, its optimization is seldom reported. The use of finely ground rice husk as a microcarrier and co-substrate permitted a marked increase (≈ 2.7×) in the productivity of fungal pellet production using Trametes….
Lion's Mane · 2024 · Data Paper · Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources
The complete mitochondrial genome of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr.) Pers., 1797 (Russulales, Basidiomycota): an edible and medicinal fungus.
Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr.) Pers., 1797, is an edible and medicinal fungus found in China. In this study, specimens of H.
Turkey Tail · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Trametes versicolor laccase-derived silver nanoparticles: Green synthesis, structural characterization and multifunctional biological properties.
Isolated enzymes serve as advantageous platforms for the fabrication of nanomaterials. The objective of this study was to fabricate silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) incorporated with Trametes versicolor laccase and evaluate their diverse biological properties..
Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Anticancer research
A Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia Up-regulates COX-2 in Inflammation-related Malignant Progressive Fibrosarcoma Cell Clone QRsP-11.
BACKGROUND/AIM: Cyclooxygenase is an enzyme that transforms arachidonic acid to prostaglandins. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an isoform of cyclooxygenase.
Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Fujita medical journal
Agaritine derived from Agaricus blazei Murrill induces apoptosis via mitochondrial membrane depolarization in hematological tumor cell lines.
OBJECTIVES: Agaritine (AGT) is a hydrazine-containing compound derived from the mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill. We previously reported the antitumor effect of AGT on hematological tumor cell lines and suggested that AGT induces apoptosis in U937 cells via caspase activation..
Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · ACS omega
Anti-Xanthine Oxidase 5'-Hydroxyhericenes A-D from the Edible Mushroom Hericium erinaceus and Structure Revision of 3-[2,3-Dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-1-yl]-pyridine-4,5-diol.
Hericium erinaceus is an edible mushroom with diverse pharmaceutical applications. Although this mushroom is an attractive source of natural products for cancer treatment, little is known about the bioactive compounds from this mushroom, which may possess antibreast cancer activity..
Reishi · 2023 · Research Article · Chinese journal of cancer research = Chung-kuo yen cheng yen chiu
Aqueous-soluble components of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore powder promote ferroptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
OBJECTIVE: Ferroptosis is a novel cell death process which displays a promising role in cancer treatment. However, clinically available drugs targeting ferroptosis are rarely used, and yet there are no studies reporting on inducing ferroptosis via Chinese herbal extracts..
Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Animal feed science and technology
Assessing the nutritional quality of fungal treated wheat straw: Compounds formed after treatment with Ceriporiopsis subvermispora and Lentinula edodes
A variety of secondary metabolites are formed and compounds released during the bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass by white-rot fungi that can affect the nutritional value and acceptance of the biomass by ruminants..
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)
Biowelding 3D-Printed Biodigital Brick of Seashell-Based Biocomposite by Pleurotus ostreatus Mycelium.
Mycelium biocomposites are eco-friendly, cheap, easy to produce, and have competitive mechanical properties. However, their integration in the built environment as durable and long-lasting materials is not solved yet..
Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences
Characterization and Biological Activities of Melanin from the Medicinal Fungi Ophiocordyceps sinensis.
Melanin is a complex natural pigment that is widely present in fungi. The mushroom Ophiocordyceps sinensis has a variety of pharmacological effects.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2023 · Journal Article · Natural product research
Chemical investigations and cytotoxic effects of metabolites from Antrodia camphorata against human hepatocellular carcinoma cells.
Antrodia camphorata is used as a medicinal fungus in Taiwan to treat fatigue, food intoxication, and enhance liver function. Here we identified fermented metabolic components from the mycelium of A.
Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire
Combined use of Trametes versicolor extract and sourdough fermentation to extend the microbiological shelf-life of baked goods
Fungal spoilage is the main responsible for the short shelf-life of baked goods. Indeed, many chemical preservatives (e.g., calcium propionate and ethanol) are often included in their formulation leading to consumer dissatisfaction..
Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology
Comparative analysis of simulated in-situ colonization and degradation by Lentinula edodes on oak wafer and corn stalk.
INTRODUCTION: The depolymerization of lignocellulose biomass by white-rot fungi has been an important research topic. However, few simulated in-situ analyses have been conducted to uncover the decay..
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Comparative homology of Pleurotus ostreatus laccase enzyme: Swiss model or Modeller?
Laccases stand out in the industrial context due to their versatile biotechnological applications. Although these enzymes are frequently investigated, currently, Pleurotus ostreatus laccase structural model is unknown.
Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Food Research International
Effects of drying methods on bioactive components of Ganoderma lucidum fermented whole wheat in products &in vitro digestive model
The content of bioactive components is the key to determining the quality of Ganoderma lucidum fermented whole wheat (GW) products, and drying is a necessary link in the initial processing of GW, which will affect the bioactivity and quality of GW..
Snow Fungus · 2023 · Research Article · Ultrasonics sonochemistry
Effects of ultrasonic-enzymatic-assisted ethanol precipitation method on the physicochemical characteristics, antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides.
This investigation involved the extraction of a novel polysaccharide from the spore fermentation broth of Tremella fuciformis using a method that combined ultrasonic and enzymatic assistance with ethanol precipitation. It was then compared with enzymatic and ultrasonic extraction methods..
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Chemosphere
Efficient decolorization and detoxification of triarylmethane and azo dyes by porous-cross-linked enzyme aggregates of Pleurotus ostreatus laccase.
In this preset study, porous-cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs) of Pleurotus ostreatus laccase were utilized for the spontaneous decolorization and detoxification of triarylmethane and azo dyes, reactive blue 2 (RB) and malachite green (MG)..
Enoki · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry
Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide improves the water-holding capacity in the dorsal muscle of freeze-thawed cultured large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea).
To investigate the effect of Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide (FVP) on the water-holding capacity (WHC) in the dorsal muscle of freeze-thawed large yellow croaker, fresh fish were treated with FVP, commercial cryoprotectant (CC), and distilled water before freezing..
Enoki · 2023 · Research Article · Poultry science
Flammulina velutipes stem regulates oxidative damage and synthesis of yolk precursors in aging laying hens by regulating the liver-blood-ovary axis.
Egg production levels in late laying hens are negatively correlated with increasing age. Decreased liver and ovarian function in aging laying hens is accompanied by decreased antioxidant capacity, reproductive hormone levels, and follicular development, resulting in decreased synthesis of yolk precursors..
Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Food and chemical toxicology: an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes tumor cell pyroptosis and inhibits metastasis in breast cancer.
Regulation of tumor cell death is a fundamental mechanism for tumor treatment. However, most tumors are resistant to cell death.
Reishi · 2023 · Research Article · Scientific reports
Ganoderma lucidum methanolic extract as a potent phytoconstituent: characterization, in-vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity.
Ganoderma lucidum methanolic extract (GLME) has attracted tremendous attention due to its exceptional antimicrobial and anticancer properties that can be delicately tuned by controlling the initial extraction's content and concentration..
Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · Biology
Hericium erinaceus Extract Exerts Beneficial Effects on Gut-Neuroinflammaging-Cognitive Axis in Elderly Mice.
Ageing is a biological phenomenon that determines the impairment of cognitive performances, in particular, affecting memory. Inflammation and cellular senescence are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of cognitive decline..
Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences
Hericium erinaceus Promotes Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Regulation of Metabolites in an Animal Model of Cerebellar Ataxia.
Cerebellar ataxia is a neurodegenerative disorder with no definitive treatment. Although previous study demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of Hericium erinaceus (H.E.), the mechanisms of H.E.
Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of biotechnology
In-situ synchrotron imaging, experimental, and computational investigations on the efficiency of Trametes versicolor laccase on detoxification of P-Cresyl Sulfate (PCS) Protein Bound Uremic Toxin (PBUT).
Protein bound uremic toxins (PBUTs) are small substances binding to larger proteins, mostly human serum albumin (HSA), and are challenging to remove by hemodialysis (HD). Among different classes of PBUTs, p-cresyl sulfate (PCS) is the most widely used marker molecule and major toxin, as 95 % is bound to HSA..
Chaga · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition
Inonotus obliquus polysaccharide are linear molecules that alter the abundance and composition of intestinal microbiota in Sprague Dawley rats.
INTRODUCTION: The macromolecular polysaccharide Inonotus obliquus polysaccharide (IOP) is composed of various monosaccharides, and it could modulate the composition and diversity of intestinal flora. However, its impact on the intestinal flora in rats of different genders remains unclear..
Shiitake · 2023 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
Insights into the Global Transcriptome Response of Lentinula edodes Mycelia during Aging.
The spawn of Lentinula edodes and other basidiomycete fungi tend to age with long-term culture. This causes heavy yield losses if aging spawn is used for propagation.
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
Lipidomic profiling of Pleurotus ostreatus by LC/MS Q-TOF analysis
In this paper, for the first time a lipidomic analysis on Pleurotus ostreatus species was performed by liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC/MS Q-TOF). Twenty-seven lipid classes, including polar and non-polar lipid classes, were detected..
Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier influences ganoderic acid biosynthesis in Ganoderma lucidum.
Mitochondrial pyruvate carriers (MPCs), located in the inner membrane of mitochondria, are essential carriers for pyruvate to enter mitochondria. MPCs regulate a wide range of intracellular metabolic processes, such as glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle), fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid….
Reishi · 2023 · Research Article · Current research in food science
Modulation of gut microbiota and lipid metabolism in rats fed high-fat diets by Ganoderma lucidum triterpenoids.
Ganoderma lucidum triterpenoids (GP) have been reported to help prevent and improve hyperlipidemia. Modulation of the gut microbiota was proposed as underlying factor as well as a novel measure to prevent and treat hyperlipidemia..
Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Multi-stage nuclear transcriptomic insights of morphogenesis and biparental role changes in Lentinula edodes.
Based on six offspring with different mitochondrial (M) and parental nuclear (N) genotypes, the multi-stage morphological characteristics and nuclear transcriptomes of Lentinula edodes were compared to investigate morphogenesis mechanisms during cultivation, the key reason for cultivar resistance to genotype changes,….
Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of biosciences
Pathway analysis of host responses to dengue virus serotype 2 infection and inhibition of viral envelope protein by naringenin from Ganoderma lucidum.
Dengue fever cases are spiking over the last two decades. Incessant efforts are still being made to gain deeper insights on this arboviral disease and to identify bioactive antivirals..
Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
Pentacyclic triterpene-loaded emulsion stabilized by Agaricus blazei Murill polysaccharides: Factorial design and cytoprotection study.
In this study, pentacyclic triterpene-loaded emulsions were stabilized by polysaccharides from Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom (PAb). The drug-excipient compatibility results by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) showed the absence of physicochemical….
Snow Fungus · 2023 · Journal Article · Food Hydrocolloids
Phase behavior and complex coacervation of whey protein isolate-Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide solution
Different methods were used to monitor transformations and protein-polysaccharide complexes formation resulting from the interaction of whey protein isolate (WPI) and Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide (TPS) over the pH range of 2.0–7.0..
Enoki · 2023 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition
Prevention of quality characteristic decline in freeze-thawed cultured large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) using flammulina velutipes polysaccharide.
To investigate the cryoprotective effect of flammulina velutipes polysaccharide (FVP) on the quality characteristics in freeze-thawed cultured large yellow croaker, 0.050%, 0.075%, and 0.100% FVP was used before freezing and the quality after thawing was compared with water soaking (WS) and commercial cryoprotectant….
Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Current microbiology
Production of Extracellular Enzymes by Lentinula edodes Strains in Solid-State Fermentation on Lignocellulosic Biomass Sterilized by Physical and Chemical Methods.
Two methods of sterilization of lignocellulosic biomass were performed in this study. Eucalypt waste (EW) supplemented with rice bran (RB) was added in the proportions 80:20 and 90:10 in dry weight.
Reishi · 2023 · Research Article · ACS omega
Proteoglycan Extracted from Ganoderma lucidum Ameliorated Diabetes-Induced Muscle Atrophy via the AMPK/SIRT1 Pathway In Vivo and In Vitro.
Muscle atrophy often occurs in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and leads to an increase in physical disability and insulin resistance. However, there are very few studies that have investigated potential natural products used for this condition.
Lion's Mane · 2023 · Research Article · Journal of pharmaceutical analysis
Quantitative estimation of enzymatic released specific oligosaccharides from Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides using CE-LIF.
Polysaccharides exhibit multiple pharmacological activities which are closely related to their structural features. Therefore, quantitatively quality control of polysaccharides based on their chemical characteristics is important for their application in biomedical and functional food sciences..
Snow Fungus · 2023 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Structural Characterization and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis on Monosodium Urate-Stimulated RAW264.7 Macrophages.
The structural characteristics and anti-inflammatory activity of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFPs) were investigated. The study showed that TFPs were mainly composed of mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, glucose, galactose, xylose, and fucose..
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition
Suitability of maize crop residue fermented by Pleurotus ostreatus as feed for edible crickets: growth performance, micronutrient content, and iron bioavailability.
Small-scale farming of edible insects could help combat public health challenges such as protein energy malnutrition and anemia, but reliable low-cost feeds for insects are needed..
Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Toxicogenic effects of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum on human liver and kidney tumor cells and peripheral blood lymphocytes.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst., a bioactive mushroom with medicinal properties, is known to exert immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic, and hepatoprotective effects.
Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Environmental research
Trametes versicolor laccase activity modulated by the interaction with gold nanoparticles.
In this study, the impact of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the structure and activity of laccase from Trametes versicolor (Lc) was described. Fluorescence experiments revealed that AuNPs efficiently quench Lc's tryptophan fluorescence by a static and dynamic process..
Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Microorganisms
Transcriptome and Metabolome Analyses of Thitarodes xiaojinensis in Response to Ophiocordyceps sinensis Infection.
Ophiocordyceps sinensis exhibits more than 5 months of vegetative growth in Thitarodes xiaojinensis hemocoel. The peculiar development process of O.
Snow Fungus · 2023 · Journal Article · Photochemical & photobiological sciences: Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides alleviates UV-provoked skin cell damage via regulation of thioredoxin interacting protein and thioredoxin reductase 2.
INTRODUCTION: Skin is exposed to a wide range of environmental risk factors including ultraviolet (UV) and all kinds of pollutants. Excessive UV exposure contributes to many disorders, such as photoaging, skin inflammation, and carcinogenesis..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2023 · Research Article · Frontiers in pharmacology
Turicibacter fermentation enhances the inhibitory effects of Antrodia camphorata supplementation on tumorigenic serotonin and Wnt pathways and promotes ROS-mediated apoptosis of Caco-2 cells.
Introduction: Diet-induced obesity has been shown to decrease the abundance of Turicibacter, a genus known to play a role in the serotonin signaling system, which is associated with colorectal tumorigenesis, making the presence of Turicibacter potentially influential in the protection of intestinal tumorigenesis..
Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
Uncovering Gene Expression Profiles of Three Morphologic Mycelium Forms of the Chinese Caterpillar Mushroom Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Ascomycota) Using High-Throughput Sequencing.
The asexual form of Ophiocordyceps sinensis has been controversial, but various morphologic mycelium appeared when O. sinensis was cultured under experimental conditions..
Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of environmental management
Use of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) for increased circularity and valorization of rapeseed residues.
In Europe, rapeseed is a common oilseed crop, resulting in the production of 20 million tons of rapeseed press cake yearly. This press cake can be further upcycled and a protein fraction can be extracted for food purposes, leaving de-proteinized fiber-rich residues..
Maitake · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
A cold-water polysaccharide-protein complex from Grifola frondosa exhibited antiproliferative activity via mitochondrial apoptotic and Fas/FasL pathways in HepG2 cells.
Grifola frondosa (G. frondosa) is widely known for its anti-tumor potential, which has been demonstrated by numerous scientific researches.