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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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- 2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
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- 1,830
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- 60
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
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- 41
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
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- 1,766
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- 60
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- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
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- 1,635
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- 67
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- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
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- 1,576
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- 59
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- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
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- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
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- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
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- 1,403
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- 47
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- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
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- 1,278
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- 60
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- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
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- 1,276
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- 48
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- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
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- 1,052
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- 29
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- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
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- 862
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- 67
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- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
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- 738
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- 65
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- 2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
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- 722
- Avg relevance
- 58
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- 2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
- Studies
- 496
- Avg relevance
- 63
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- 2026
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
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- 421
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- 29
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- 2026
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
- Studies
- 392
- Avg relevance
- 42
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- 2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
- Studies
- 263
- Avg relevance
- 55
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- 2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
- Studies
- 254
- Avg relevance
- 51
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- 2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
- Studies
- 47
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- 55
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- 2026
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Snow Fungus · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Hypoglycemic effects of exopolysaccharides produced by mycelial cultures of two different mushrooms Tremella fuciformis and Phellinus baumii in ob/ob mice.
The anti-diabetic activities of the exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by submerged mycelial culture of two different mushrooms, Tremella fuciformis and Phellinus baumii, in ob/ob mice were investigated..
Maitake · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Toxicology in vitro: an international journal published in association with BIBRA
Induction of apoptosis in SGC-7901 cells by polysaccharide-peptide GFPS1b from the cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801.
The biological function of GFPPS1b, a novel polysaccharide-peptide isolated from cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801, was well investigated. GFPS1b has anti-tumor activity and can significantly inhibit the proliferation of SGC-7901 cells, whereas slightly influences the growth of human normal liver cell line….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food and chemical toxicology: an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 and induction of apoptosis in estrogen-nonresponsive breast cancer cells by Antrodia camphorata.
The objective of this study was to investigate the fermented culture broth of Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) to induce apoptosis and inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in estrogen-nonresponsive (MDA-MB-231) human breast cancer cells.
Turkey Tail · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of environmental quality
Investigation of the toxicity of the products of decoloration of Amaranth by Trametes versicolor.
Trametes versicolor decolorized 2000 mg L(-1) of the mono-azo substituted naphthalenic dye Amaranth with no dye sorption observed visually. The changes in the toxicity were assessed over a period of 30 d for the dye-treated viable culture, control (no dye added), and a boiled culture treated with dye, using the….
Mesima · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Molecular carcinogenesis
Modulation of lung cancer growth arrest and apoptosis by Phellinus Linteus.
The Phellinus Linteus (PL) mushroom has been shown to possess anti-tumor properties. Through influencing lymphocytes, PL indirectly augments the host's immune system against cancer cells.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
New protein (ACA1) of antrodia camphorata
A new protein, named ACA1, has been isolated and purified from the medical fungi Antrodia camphorata using the technique of anion-exchange chromatography. ACA1, a glycoprotein with a molecular mass of 29 kDa, has a pI value of pH 5.3 and contains 118 amino acids in its peptide moiety..
Snow Fungus · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
NEW USAGE OF TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS HETEROPOLYSACCHARIDE OR EXTRACT THEREOF
The usage of Tremella fuciformis heteropolysaccharide or T. fuciformis heteropolysaccharideextract in preparation of medicaments, food or functional food for protectingor repairing gastric mucosa..
Snow Fungus · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
NEW USAGE OF TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS HETEROPOLYSACCHARIDE OR EXTRACT THEREOF
The usage of Tremella fuciformis heteropolysaccharide or T. fuciformis heteropolysaccharide extract in preparation of medicaments, food or functional food for promoting the growth and/or propagation of beneficial bacterium, in preparation of medicaments, food or functional food for ameliorating constipation, in….
Mesima · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · British journal of cancer
Phellinus linteus activates different pathways to induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells.
It is known that polysaccharides extracted from the Phellinus linteus (PL) mushroom possess antitumour activity. We previously have demonstrated that high doses of PL render murine or human lung cancer cells susceptible to apoptosis..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Letters in applied microbiology
Production of a COX-2 inhibitor, 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde, with submerged cultured Antrodia camphorata.
AIMS: To investigate the active ingredient in fruiting bodies and to produce it with cultured mycelium in Antrodia camphorata (BCRC 35398). METHODS AND RESULTS: The volatile components from the fruiting bodies, the liquid cultured broth of A..
Mesima · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytotherapy research: PTR
Protective effects of Phellinus linteus extract against iron overload-mediated oxidative stress in cultured rat hepatocytes.
Phellinus linteus (PL) mushroom has been reported to possess antioxidant activity. The present study was designed to investigate whether an ethanol extract obtained from PL might ameliorate oxidative stress and enhance antioxidant enzyme activities in primary rat hepatocytes, which were overloaded with iron using….
Enoki · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Purification and Characterization of a Fibrinolytic Protease from a Culture Supernatant of Flammulina velutipes Mycelia
In this study we purified a fibrinolytic enzyme from the culture supernatant of Flammulina velutipes mycelia by ion exchange and gel filtration chromatographies, it was designated as F. velutipes protease (FVP-I).
Maitake · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioresource technology
Structural analysis of anti-tumor heteropolysaccharide GFPS1b from the cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801.
A 21-kDa heteropolysaccharide, coded as GFPS1b, was obtained from the cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801 by hot-water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and fractioned by DEAE Sepharose Fast-flow, followed by the purification with Sephadex G-100 column chromatography using an AKTA purifier..
Turkey Tail · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Folia microbiologica
Temperature affects the production, activity and stability of ligninolytic enzymes in Pleurotus ostreatus and Trametes versicolor.
Enzyme activity was determined in cultures of Pleurotus ostreatus and Trametes versicolor with cellulose as a sole C source and high C/N ratio. The fungi were able to grow and produce laccase and Mn-peroxidase (MnP) at 5-35 degrees C, the highest production being recorded at 25-30 degrees C in P..
Zhu Ling · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Two New Polyporusterones Isolated from the Sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus
In the course of searching for marker components, two new polyporusterones were isolated from the sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus, together with another three known analogs..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Nutrition and cancer
Unique formosan mushroom Antrodia camphorata differentially inhibits androgen-responsive LNCaP and -independent PC-3 prostate cancer cells.
Antrodia camphorata (AC), a precious and unique folkloric medicinal mushroom enriched in polyphenolics, isoflavonoids, triterpenoids, and polysaccharides, has been diversely used in Formosa (Taiwan) since the 18th century..
Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International immunopharmacology
Acidic polysaccharide from Phellinus linteus inhibits melanoma cell metastasis by blocking cell adhesion and invasion.
The acidic polysaccharide (PL) from Phellinus linteus is an immunostimulator that has therapeutic activity against cancers. Here, we show that PL markedly inhibits melanoma cell metastasis in mice, and report that PL directly inhibits cancer cell adhesion to and invasion through the extracellular matrix, but that it….
Enoki · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
AMINO ACID COMPOSITION OF ENZYMATIC AGENT OF CATALASE OF THE STRAIN OF F-VV BASIDIOMYCETE FLAMMULINA VELUTIPES (CURT.: FR.) SING.
Amino acid composition of enzymatic agent of catalase of the strain of F-vv basidiomycet Flammulina velutipes (Curt.: Fr.) Sing. contains alanin, valin, leucine, isoleucine, prolin, phenylalanin, methionine, glycine, serine, treonine, cysteine, tyrosine, aspartic acid (asparagine), glutamic acid (glutamin), lysine,….
Enoki · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
AN AMINO ACID COMPOSITION OF ENZYMATIC AGENTS OF STRAIN F-VV PEROXIDASES OF BASYDIOMYCET FLAMMULINA VELUTIPES (CURT.:FR.) SING.
An amino acid composition of enzymatic agents of strain F-vv peroxidases of basidiomycet Flammulina velutipes (Curt.: Fr.) Sing., containing enzyme. Peroxidases of extracellular and intracellular origin are enzyme..
Chaga · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Life sciences
Anti-cancer effect and structural characterization of endo-polysaccharide from cultivated mycelia of Inonotus obliquus.
The endo-polysaccharide extracted from mycelia of Inonotus obliquus (Pers.:Fr.) Pil. (Hymenochaetaceae) is a specific activator of B cells and macrophages.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Antrodia camphorata mycelium fermented extract and application thereof
The invention discloses an Antrodia camphorate mycelium fermentation extract abstracted by ethanol, wherein the Antrodia camphorata bacterial strain Ac001 was preserved in the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with a docket number of CGMCC No.1460..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Application of Antrodia camphorata mycelium fermented extract in preparation of anti-radiation damage medicine
The invention discloses the use of an Antrodia camphorate mycelium fermentation extract in preparing medicaments for resisting radiation injuries. The Antrodia camphorate mycelium fermentation extract is abstracted by ethanol and dried..
Turkey Tail · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biotechnology letters
Biodegradation of cyanide by a white rot fungus, Trametes versicolor.
The cyanide degradation abilities of three white rot fungi, Trametes versicolor ATCC 200801, Phanerochaete chrysosporium ME 496 and Pleurotus sajor-caju, were examined. T..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Compounds from Antrodia camphorata and use thereof
The present invention relates to novel compounds from Antrodia camphorata and the use thereof..
Chaga · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Dedicated culture medium for submerged fermentation of inonotus obliquus mycelium and fermentation method
The disclosed technique for special culture medium for submerged fermentation of Inonotus obliquus(Fr.) Pilat mycelium uses starch and fiber material and albumen and hydrolyzed/enzymolyzed materail as the carbon and nitrogen source to cut fermentation period and cost, adding some birch chips into the medium as the….
Turkey Tail · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Microbiological research
Determination of laccase gene expression during degradation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene and its catabolic intermediates in Trametes versicolor.
We have cloned a laccase gene fragment isolated from a Trametes versicolor strain in Korea. It showed high similarity in nucleotide sequences when compared with other fungal laccases.
Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytotherapy research: PTR
Effects of mycelial culture of Phellinus linteus on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats.
The gastroprotective effects of a mycelial culture of Phellinus linteus (MCPL) were evaluated by determining the ulcer index, gastric mucus content, histopathological observation and histochemical properties of mucin in an ethanol-induced ulcer model of rats..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · World journal of gastroenterology
Filtrate of fermented mycelia from Antrodia camphorata reduces liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats.
AIM: To investigate the effects of filtrate of fermented mycelia from Antrodia camphorata (FMAC) on liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) in rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were divided randomly into control group and model group..
Maitake · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Grifola frondosa strain, culture method and application thereof
The invention discloses a drug and edible two-use fungus grey ramalic GF-932[Grifola frondosa (Dichs.ex Fr.) S.F.Gray] and producing method of grey ramalic beta-dextran, which is characterized by the following: applying in the tablet, soft capsule and hard capsule, liquid drugs injection and freeze dried reserving in….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Cancer letters
Growth inhibition and induction of apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by Antrodia camphorata.
Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) is well known in Taiwan as a traditional Chinese medicine, and it has been shown to exhibit antioxidant and anticancer effects.
Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Heme oxygenase-1 mediates the anti-inflammatory effect of mushroom Phellinus linteus in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.
This work aimed to elucidate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of the n-BuOH subfraction (PL) prepared from fruiting bodies of Phellinus linteus. PL induced heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) of the RAW264.7 macrophages in concentration- and time-dependent manner..
Lion's Mane · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Hericium erinaceus bag-tea preparing method
The preparation method of hericium erinaceus tea bag includes the following steps: (1) pulverizing (2) high-pressure steam sterilization, pressure is 1.000-2.110í 100000 Pa, temperature is 120-135deg.C and time is 20-160min..
Maitake · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Antiviral research
Inhibition of hepatitis B virus by D-fraction from Grifola frondosa: synergistic effect of combination with interferon-alpha in HepG2 2.2.15.
In this study, D-fraction extracted from Grifola frondosa (GF-D) and its combination with human interferon alpha-2b (IFN) were investigated for the inhibitory effect on hepatitis B virus (HBV) in HepG2 2.2.15 cells (2.2.15 cells)..
Enoki · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · FEMS microbiology letters
Isolation and analysis of genes specifically expressed during fruiting body development in the basidiomycete Flammulina velutipes by fluorescence differential display.
Using fluorescence differential display, cDNAs specifically expressed at the primordial stage of fruiting body development were isolated from the basidiomycete, Flammulina velutipes. Seventy-five cDNAs were sequenced and compared with the amino-acid sequences of proteins in the database by BLASTX search..
Chaga · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Peptides
Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus.
This study describes the extraction and characterization of a platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from Inonotus obliquus. Ethanol extract from I.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Mixture and compounds from mycelia of antrodia camphorata and use thereof
The present invention relates to a compound having the formula its tautomeric forms, its stereoisomers, its polymorphs, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or its pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, wherein X is N or O; R 1 is alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, or alkynyloxy; R 2 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R 3 is….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of natural products
Neuroprotective diterpenes from the fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata.
Three new compounds, 19-hydroxylabda-8(17)-en-16,15-olide (1), 3beta,19-dihydroxylabda-8(17),11E-dien-16,15-olide (2), and 13-epi-3beta,19-dihydroxylabda-8(17),11E-dien-16,15-olide (3), together with four known compounds, 19-hydroxylabda-8(17),13-dien-16,15-olide (4), 14-deoxy-11,12-didehydroandrographolide (5),….
Turkey Tail · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Environmental science & technology
Novel aerobic perchloroethylene degradation by the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor.
Perchloroethylene (PCE) is one of the most important groundwater pollutants around the world. It is a suspected carcinogen and is believed to be recalcitrant to microbial degradation..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Novel mixture and compounds from mycelia of antrodia camphorata and use thereof
The present invention relates to novel mixtures and maleic and succinic acid derivatives from mycelium of Antrodia camphorata and the medical use thereof. The present invention relates to the composition or mycelium comprising the compounds of the invention..
Maitake · 2006 · Comparative Study · Bioresource technology
Optimization of the medium composition for production of mycelial biomass and exo-polymer by Grifola frondosa GF9801 using response surface methodology.
In this work, a three-level Box-Behnken factorial design was employed combining with response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the medium composition for the production of the mycelial biomass and exo-polymer in submerged cultures by Grifola frondosa GF9801..
Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Partial Characterization and Immunostimulatory Effect of a Novel Polysaccharide–Protein Complex Extracted from Phellinus linteus
Many polysaccharides isolated from mushroom are considered to be biological response modifiers and have been shown to enhance various immune responses in vivo and in vitro. We demonstrate that a novel polysaccharide-protein complex (PPC) extracted from Phellinus linteus was a potent immunomodulator..
Mesima · 2006 · Comparative Study · British journal of cancer
Phellinus linteus sensitises apoptosis induced by doxorubicin in prostate cancer.
It has been demonstrated that the Phellinus linteus (PL) mushroom, which mainly consists of polysaccharides, possesses antitumour activity. The mechanisms of PL against malignant growth remain unknown.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Polysaccharide and composition from Antrodia camphorata and use thereof
The invention relates to polysaccharide extracted from Antrodia camphorata and the method for preparing the polysaccharide. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for hepatoprotective effect..
Lion's Mane · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Process for preparing concentration type stomach-invigorating medicine of hericium erinaceus
Disclosed is a process for preparing concentration type stomach-invigorating medicine of hericium erinaceus, wherein the medicament is prepared from Hericiumerinaceus, Os Sepiae, corydalis tuber, root of herbaceous peony, cyperus tuber, root of herbaceous peony and licorice root..
Snow Fungus · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of biotechnology
Production of exopolysaccharides by submerged mycelial culture of a mushroom Tremella fuciformis.
The optimization of submerged culture conditions for mycelial growth and exopolysaccharide (EPS) production in an edible mushroom Tremella fuciformis was studied in shake flasks and bioreactors..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of food microbiology
Promotion of hyphal growth and underlying chemical changes in Antrodia camphorata by host factors from Cinnamomum camphora.
The aim of this research was to investigate the hyphal growth-promoting factors (HGFs) of Antrodia camphorata from the host-related species, Cinnamomum camphora (CC) and the underlying chemical produced..
Enoki · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytochemistry
Structural characterization of a polysaccharide and a beta-glucan isolated from the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes.
Two polysaccharides were isolated from the basidiomycete Flammulina velutipes, via successive hot extraction with water, 2% and 25% aq. KOH, and then submitted to freeze-drying.
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Effect and mechanism of Ganoderma leucocontextum extract on cadmium-toxic nephropathy.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cadmium (Cd) can first damage the kidney, leading to renal tubular dysfunction and irreversible renal damage. Ganoderma lucidum is a traditional Chinese herb that can enhances kidney qi and is extensively used in the management of renal diseases..
Turkey Tail · 2026 · Journal Article · Environmental technology
Enhanced soil remediation of benzo[a]pyrene using combined white-rot fungus and plants: promoting substrate competition and community succession.
Microbe-assisted phytoremediation is emerging as one of the most effective methods for degrading organic contaminants in soils through the interaction of plants and their associated rhizosphere microbes. However, the mechanisms behind plant-microbe interactions remain ambiguous..
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Microbiology spectrum
Integrative analysis of metabolome and transcriptome reveals new insights into the formation and regulation of major components of G. leucocontextum and G. lucidum.
UNLABELLED: Ganoderma is a class of medicinal fungi with diverse medicinal effects, of which triterpenoids are one of the main pharmacologically active substances..