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BACKGROUND: Shiitake mushroom is one of the most popular delicious vegetables, although fresh shiitake mushroom has short shelf life as a result of biochemical degradation. Drying can prolong the shelf life of mushroom..

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Shiitake · 2021 · Evaluation Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Intensive pulsed light pretreatment combined with controlled temperature and humidity for convection drying to reduce browning and improve quality of dried shiitake mushrooms.

BACKGROUND: The change of surface color caused by browning during the drying process of shiitake mushrooms seriously affects its market circulation. Intensive pulsed light (IPL) as a non-heat-treatment method can reduce enzyme activity by changing the enzyme structure..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigue

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Almond Mushroom · 2021 · Clinical Trial Protocol · Trials

Protocol for the methamphetamine approach-avoidance training (MAAT) trial, a randomised controlled trial of personalised approach bias modification for methamphetamine use disorder.

BACKGROUND: Globally, methamphetamine use has increased in prevalence in recent years. In Australia, there has been a dramatic increase in numbers of people seeking treatment, including residential rehabilitation, for methamphetamine use disorder (MUD)..

Cognition & nervesLiver support

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Shiitake · 2021 · Case Reports · The National medical journal of India

Shiitake flagellate dermatitis (toxicoderma): A case report.

We report a patient with flagellate dermatitis (shiitake dermatitis) appearing 48 hours after consumption of shiitake mushrooms in a previously healthy 37-year-old man. The skin lesion resolved completely within a week following treatment with antihistamine and topical steroid cream (dexamethasone 0.1%)..

Skin & hydration

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King Oyster · 2018 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Assessment of Genetic Diversity among Pleurotus spp. Isolates from Jordan.

Pleurotus is considered an important genus that belongs to the family Pleurotaceae and includes the edible King Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii). In the present study, 19 Pleurotus isolates were collected from two locations in the north of Jordan (Tell ar-Rumman and Um-Qais)..

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Wood Ear · 2017 · Journal Article · Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny

Quantitative evaluation of 1,3,1,6 β-D-glucan contents in wild-growing species of edible Polish mushrooms.

BACKGROUND: Macrofungal β-glucans are mainly represented by compounds with β-1,3- and β-1,6 glycosidic bonds. They have been shown to have immunomodulatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties..

OncologyImmune support

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Shiitake · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of biomedicine & biotechnology

The effects of fractions from shiitake mushroom on composition and cariogenicity of dental plaque microcosms in an in vitro caries model.

The aim of the current study was to investigate the anticariogenic potential of the (sub)fractions obtained from the edible mushroom shiitake (Lentinula edodes) in in vitro caries model. We used a modified constant depth film fermentor (CDFF) with pooled saliva as the inoculum and bovine dentin as a substratum..

Gut & microbiome

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Turkey Tail · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata

Strain Of Turkey Tail Mushroom, Extract From The Same, And Use Of The Same

The present invention provides a new strain of turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor (L.: Fr.) Pilat) having excellent biological activities (Accession number: FERM BP-10633)..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthSkin & hydration

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Maitake · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

MAITAKE MUSHROOM EXTRACT AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF SEBUM COMPRISING THE EXTRACT

Disclosed are a novel Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract and a composition comprising the extract, both of which can enhance the production of sebum more effectively. Specifically, disclosed is a Maitake mushroom extract produced by extracting a dried body of Maitake mushroom with pure ethanol..

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Chaga · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

MANUFACTURING METHOD NANO PARTICLE CHAGA MUSHROOM

A composition for hair dyeing with nano particle of Inonotus Obliquus is provided to ensure hair dyeing effect by bonding with the keratin of hair dyeing, remove the smell by oxidization and strengthen hair root by beta glucan..

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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

SANGHWANG MUSHROOM BEANCURD

A preparation method of bean curd using Phellinus linteus is provided to enhance the nutrition, freshness, color, taste, and flavor of bean curd. A preparation method of bean curd using Phellinus linteus comprises: i) making an extract of Phellinus linteus, diluting the extract in a bean liquid separated from….

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Turkey Tail · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

STRAIN OF TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM, EXTRACT FROM THE SAME, AND USE OF THE SAME

The present invention provides a new strain of turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor (L.:Fr.)Pilat) having excellent biological activities (Accession number: FERM BP-10633)..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthSkin & hydration

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Maitake · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Molecular and cellular biochemistry

Enhanced insulin-hypoglycemic activity in rats consuming a specific glycoprotein extracted from maitake mushroom.

AIM: Intraperitoneal glucose tolerance (ipGTT) and insulin challenge (ICT) tests were implemented to evaluate whether a specific glycoprotein extract of maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) known as SX-fraction enhances insulin sensitivity in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR)..

Metabolic health

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Maitake · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

MAITAKE MUSHROOM EXTRACT AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF SEBUM COMPRISING THE EXTRACT

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Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

SANGHWANG MUSHROOM USE GLUTINOUS BARLEY BREAD BAKING METHOD

A method of producing glutinous barley bread by mixing Phellinus linteus powder and glutinous barley powder is provided to obtain the bread having the efficacy of Phellinus linteus and glutinous barley as well as retarded staling..

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Lion's Mane · 2026 · Systematic Review · Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

Application of Medicinal Mushrooms for the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review.

Background/Objective: Current treatments for peripheral nerve injury (PNI) lack robust evidence to suggest complete recovery; hence, alternative therapeutics offer new opportunities to develop more effective protocols..

Immune supportCognition & nerves

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Review · Die Naturwissenschaften

Research advances on Cordyceps sinensis and its components in relation to omics biomarkers for the neurological disorders.

Cordyceps is a traditional medicinal fungus belonging to the species Ophiocordyceps sinensis. It grows in the alpine ecological zone of the Tibetan Plateau and exhibits dual characteristics of both insects and fungi.

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Review · Heliyon

A comprehensive review on multifunctional bioactive properties of elm oyster mushroom Hypsizygus ulmarius (Bull.) Redhead (Agaricomycetes): Current research, challenges and future trends.

Mushrooms have evolved as a nutritional powerhouse, harnessing a diverse spectrum of bioactive molecules to fortify human health. Hypsizygus ulmarius represents a pioneering species within the oyster mushrooms distinguished by its unique characteristics and potential abilities..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Systematic Review · The Science of the total environment

Barriers and guidelines in the use of fungi in pesticide bioremediation: A global overview.

The increasing use of synthetic pesticides, driven by global food demand, highlights the need for effective environmental decontamination strategies. Bioremediation represents a sustainable approach, with fungi showing potential due to their unique metabolic capabilities..

Metabolic health

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Systematic Review · Frontiers in pharmacology

Efficacy of Xiaoyao-san preparations in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To assess Xiaoyao-san (XYS) preparations' effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis. METHODS: Eight databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing XYS preparations to a low-iodine diet (LID), selenium yeast (SY), levothyroxine (LT4), or Ophiocordyceps sinensis (OS) for HT….

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Reishi · 2025 · Systematic Review · Carbohydrate research

Structural basis of immunomodulation by edible fungal polysaccharides: From molecular characteristics to action mechanisms.

Edible Fungal polysaccharides as Immunomodulators: A Systematic Review at the Crossroads of Immunology, Natural Products Chemistry, and Microbiology. The chemical structure-specifically molecular weight, branching degree, and functional group modifications-directly dictates immunological activity..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesMetabolic health

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King Oyster · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Toxins

Cloning of Three Aflatoxin B1 Oxidases of the Dipeptidyl Peptidase III Family and Evaluation of Their Potential for Practical Applications as Decontamination Enzymes.

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) produced by some Aspergillus species belongs to the most dangerous contaminants of animal feeds. Development of safe and cost efficient decontamination methods saving feed quality and nutritional value are of paramount importance..

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Almond Mushroom · 2024 · Review · Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)

Review of the Brain's Behaviour after Injury and Disease for Its Application in an Agent-Based Model (ABM).

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body and, as such, its study entails great challenges (methodological, theoretical, etc.). Nonetheless, there is a remarkable amount of studies about the consequences of pathological conditions on its development and functioning..

Cognition & nerves

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Review · Frontiers in pharmacology

Use of bailing capsules (cordyceps sinensis) in the treatment of chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis and network pharmacology.

The Bailing Capsule is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, its therapeutic effects and pharmacological mechanisms have not been fully explored..

OncologyImmune support

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

A comparative analysis of the umami taste of five fresh edible mushrooms by simulating the chemical environment of oral digestion in vitro

This study aimed to explore the umami taste of five edible mushrooms (Morchella esculenta, Pleurotus eryngii, Oudemansiella radicata, Lentinus edodes, and Grifola frondosa). The substrates digested in a simulated oral chemical environment were analyzed for their umami taste compounds..

Gut & microbiome

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Journal Article · Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology

Bioremediation of Diesel-Contaminated Soil by Fungal Solid-State Fermentation.

To address the poor removal of diesel in soil by indigenous microorganisms, we proposed a fungal solid-state fermentation (SSF) method for bioremediation. We screened Pycnoporus sanguineus 5.815, Trametes versicolor 5.996, and Trametes gibbosa 5.952 for their diesel-degrading abilities, with Trametes versicolor 5.996….

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Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Changes in Arsenic Speciation in Wild Edible Fungi after Different Cooking Processes and Gastrointestinal Digestion.

Arsenic (As) is enriched in wild edible fungi, which is one of the main important sources of As in humans' diet. In this study, two wild edible fungi were employed for investigation: (1) Pleurotus citrinopileatusone, which contains a high content of inorganic As (iAs) and (2) Agaricus blazei Murill, which contains a….

Gut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2023 · Journal Article · Microbiological research

Effect of bacterial volatiles on the mycelial growth of mushrooms.

Bacteria play an important role in the life cycle of fungi by influencing positively or negatively morphological features, mycelial growth and/or fruiting body induction. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms and their species-dependence, especially among fungi of the phylum Basidiomycota..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Article · Polymers

Fungal Selectivity and Biodegradation Effects by White and Brown Rot Fungi for Wood Biomass Pretreatment.

The biodegradation path and mechanism of wood varies depending on diverse fungi and tree species, as fungi possess selectivity in degradation of versatile wood components..

Energy & fatigue

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King Oyster · 2023 · Research Article · Microorganisms

In Vitro Fermentation of Edible Mushrooms: Effects on Faecal Microbiota Characteristics of Autistic and Neurotypical Children.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often suffer gastrointestinal disturbances consistent with gut microbiota (GM) alterations. Treatment with pro/prebiotics may potentially alleviate gut symptoms, but the evidence for prebiotics is scarce..

Cognition & nervesMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Nutrient removal from biogas slurry and biogas upgrading by microalgae-fungi-bacteria co-cultivation under different carbon nanotubes concentration.

In this study, Chlorella vulgaris, Ganoderma lucidum, and endophytic bacteria were co-cultivated with the stimulation of strigolactone analogs GR24 to prepare pellets..

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Applied optics

Polarized light transmission characteristics in a smoky ellipsoidal particle medium.

True natural environments are more complex, and light travels through non-spherical particle media, which can affect the transmission of light. The medium environment of non-spherical particles is more common than that of spherical particles, and some studies have shown that there are differences between spherical and….

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King Oyster · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

The effect of six dried and UV-C-irradiated mushrooms powder on lipid oxidation and vitamin D contents of fish meat.

The effect of dried and UV-C-irradiated mushroom powder on lipid oxidation and vitamin D content in fish meat was investigated. To this end, Flammulina velutipes, Grifola frondosa, Hypsizygus marmoreus, Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus eryngii, Pleurotus ostreatus were dried by hot air and irradiated by UV-C and evaluated….

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

A fungal cellulose nanocrystals-based approach to improve the stability of triterpenes loaded Pickering emulsion.

Depolysaccharide residues of edible fungus Pleurotus eryngii (dePSR-Pe), a mushroom industry waste, have abundant cellulose. In this study, the cellulose nanocrystals of P.

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King Oyster · 2022 · Research Article · Microorganisms

Biochemical Evaluation of Agaricus and Pleurotus Strains in Batch Cultures for Production Optimization of Valuable Metabolites.

The production of various biochemical compounds such as proteins, glucans and glucanases, from the mycelium of four strains of Basidiomycetes species, Agaricus bisporus, Agaricus subrufescens, Pleurotus eryngii and Pleurotus ostreatus, during batch culture in shaking flasks, was studied..

Immune supportMetabolic health

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King Oyster · 2022 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Biofortification of Three Cultivated Mushroom Species with Three Iron Salts-Potential for a New Iron-Rich Superfood.

Mushrooms fortified with iron (Fe) can offer a promising alternative to counter the worldwide deficiency problem. However, the factors that may influence the efficiency of fortification have not yet been fully investigated..

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · Natural product research

Cell death induction by mycelium extracts from Pleurotus spp. on cervical cancer cell lines.

Mushrooms have health benefits, including anti-tumoral properties. We evaluated the cytotoxic and cell death induction effects of water-soluble extracts of Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus eryngii mycelium in the cervical cancer cell lines HeLa (HVP18+) and SiHa (HVP16+) as well as the non-tumoral cell line HaCaT..

Oncology

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King Oyster · 2022 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Edible Mushrooms as Source of Fibrin(ogen)olytic Enzymes: Comparison between Four Cultivated Species.

Cardiovascular diseases represent the main cause of death. A common feature of cardiovascular disease is thrombosis resulting from intravascular accumulation of fibrin.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Enhancing the degradation of Aflatoxin B1 by co-cultivation of two fungi strains with the improved production of detoxifying enzymes.

After the co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Pleurotus ostreatus, the obtained extracellular crude enzymes solution was employed to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) degradation..

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Chaga · 2022 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of Inotodiol as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent Using Animal Model.

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) comprises polyphenolic compounds, triterpenoids, polysaccharides, and sterols. Among the triterpenoid components, inotodiol has been broadly examined because of its various biological activities..

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Improving the nutritional value and digestibility of wheat straw, rice straw, and corn cob through solid state fermentation using different Pleurotus species

BACKGROUND: The growing food‐feed‐fuel competition, declining availability of traditional feeds, higher prices, and the urgent need to provide long‐term sustainability for animal production have all triggered global research into the optimum extraction of energy and nutrients from lignin‐rich plant biomass..

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Improving the nutritional value and digestibility of wheat straw, rice straw, and corn cob through solid state fermentation using different Pleurotus species.

BACKGROUND: The growing food-feed-fuel competition, declining availability of traditional feeds, higher prices, and the urgent need to provide long-term sustainability for animal production have all triggered global research into the optimum extraction of energy and nutrients from lignin-rich plant biomass..

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology

Performance of different microalgae-fungi-bacteria co-culture technologies in photosynthetic and removal performance in response to various GR24 concentrations.

The purification effect of two different microalgae-fungi-bacteria symbiosis technologies on biogas and biogas slurry was studied to determine the best symbiosis treatment technology and the suitable concentration of GR24..

Energy & fatigue

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King Oyster · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Suppressive Effect of Fruiting Bodies of Medicinal Mushrooms on Demyelination and Motor Dysfunction in a Cuprizone-Induced Multiple Sclerosis Mouse Model.

Epidemiologic studies have shown a high prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Europe and North America, and a low prevalence in East Asia. Mushrooms contain various biological response modifiers (BRMs) and are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine in East Asian countries..

Immune supportCognition & nervesMetabolic health

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Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Comparative Study on Lead and Copper Biosorption Using Three Bioproducts from Edible Mushrooms Residues.

Agricultural waste products can be used as biosorbents for bioremediation once they are low-cost and high-efficient in pollutants removal. Thus, waste products from mushroom farming such as cutting and substrate of Lentinula edodes (popularly known as shiitake) and Agaricus bisporus (also known as champignon) were….

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cordycepin Sensitizes Cholangiocarcinoma Cells to Be Killed by Natural Killer-92 (NK-92) Cells.

Immunotherapy harnessing immune functions is a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Tumor sensitization is one approach to enhance tumor cell susceptibility to immune cell cytotoxicity that can be used in combination with immunotherapy to achieve therapeutic efficiency..

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Turkey Tail · 2021 · Journal Article · Archives of microbiology

Enhancement of laccase production by Cerrena unicolor through fungal interspecies interaction and optimum conditions determination.

The present study aimed to identify a pair of fungal strains that promote laccase production in the co-cultivation of white-rot basidiomycetes and to determine the optimum conditions to enhance enzyme synthesis under co-fermentation of mandarin peels..

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Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of Applied Entomology

Laboratory evaluation of Orthocentrus brachycerus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), as a potential biological control agent in mushroom cultivation

Fungus gnats in the genus Neoempheria Osten Sacken (Diptera: Mycetophilidae) are serious pests of the shiitake mushroom, Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Sing. (Agaricales: Omphalotaceae), a prize edible..

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King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Pollution level and risk assessment of lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in edible mushrooms from Jilin Province, China.

To evaluate the pollution level of toxic elements in edible mushrooms from Jilin Province, China, the lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic content present in them were monitored and evaluated. A total of 610 edible mushroom samples, including fresh and dried, were collected from nine cities in the Jilin Province..

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Structure and immunomodulatory activity of a water-soluble α-glucan from Hirsutella sinensis mycelia.

Hirsutella sinensis, the anamorph of Ophiocordyceps sinensis (syn. Cordyceps sinensis), is a great substitute for precious and rare wild Cordyceps sinensis to effectively treat a variety of lung and kidney diseases..

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