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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Supplements for exercise have gained significant attention among athletes and sports practitioners. Herbs with high bioactive content are commonly used to enhance exercise performance..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Machine Vision and Deep Learning for Robotic Harvesting of Shiitake Mushrooms

Automation and computer vision are increasingly vital in modern agriculture, yet mushroom harvesting remains largely manual due to complex morphology and occluded growing environments..

Cognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Review · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cordyceps: Alleviating ischemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular injury - A comprehensive review.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cordyceps has a long medicinal history as a nourishing herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Ischemic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs), including cerebral ischemic/reperfusion injury (CI/RI) and myocardial ischemic/reperfusion injury (MI/RI), are major contributors to….

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue

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Maitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Evaluating the anticancer potential of black maitake extract in A375 human malignant melanoma cells.

UNLABELLED: Melanoma is one of the deadliest skin cancers, characterized by high metastatic potential and poor prognosis in advanced stages. While chemotherapeutic agent temozolomide (TMZ) is the standard treatment, its clinical utility is hindered by toxicity and limited specificity..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueSkin & hydration

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Scientific reports

Dietary incorporation of brown seaweed spent oyster mushroom substrate alters growth performance, physiological responses and meat quality parameters in Boschveld roosters.

Use of brown seaweed (Ecklonia maxima) as a nutraceutical source in indigenous chicken diets is limited by high dietary fibre levels. Inoculating seaweeds with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) spawn (OMS) could enhance the utility of the spent mushroom substrate (SMS)..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Poultry science

The influence of dietary supplementation with oyster mushroom waste on laying hens' performance, egg quality and immune parameters.

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) waste (OMW) on performance, egg quality, fatty acid (FA) profile and oxidative stability, serum and yolk cholesterol and immune parameters of laying hens..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Randomized Controlled Trial, Veterinary · Archives of Razi Institute

Effect of Adding Cordyceps sinensis Extract and Probiotic to the Diet on Productive Performance of Broiler.

Following a substantial increase in poultry breeding, the demand for their meat has risen. Poultry meat is one of the primary sources of protein in human nutrition, which contributes to food security..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Comparative Study · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Carotenoid Production by Caterpillar Medicinal Mushrooms, Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes), under Different Culture Conditions.

Cordyceps militaris, a well-known edible and medicinal species, is a potential source of natural carotenoids. The optimized conditions for carotenoid production are important for high-quality cultivation since carotenoid contents are the key factors for the appearance of fruiting bodies..

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King Oyster · 2020 · Comparative Study · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Comparative transcriptomics and transcriptional regulation analysis of enhanced laccase production induced by co-culture of Pleurotus eryngii var. ferulae with Rhodotorula mucilaginosa.

The co-culturing of Pleurotus eryngii var. ferulae and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa was confirmed in our previous studies to be an efficient strategy to improve laccase production by submerged fermentation..

Energy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Integrative cancer therapies

Efficacy of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Cordyceps militaris for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Blood Biochemical and 1H-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Metabolomic Analyses.

This study investigated the adjuvant effects for anticancer and antifatigue of the combination of Cordyceps militaris extract with sorafenib. The 5 extracts of C militaris were obtained through hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, butanol, and water and were evaluated for anticancer growth activity..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueMetabolic healthLiver support

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

Probing Carbon Utilization of Cordyceps militaris by Sugar Transportome and Protein Structural Analysis.

Beyond comparative genomics, we identified 85 sugar transporter genes in Cordyceps militaris, clustering into nine subfamilies as sequence- and phylogenetic-based functional classification, presuming the versatile capability of the fungal growths on a range of sugars..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Chaga · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · PloS one

Inonotus obliquus attenuates histamine-induced microvascular inflammation.

Cell-to-cell communication is a key element of microvascular blood flow control, including rapidly carrying signals through the vascular endothelium in response to local stimuli. This cell-to-cell communication is negatively impacted during inflammation through the disruption of junctional integrity..

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Lion's Mane · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of food biochemistry

Molecular properties, structure, and antioxidant activities of the oligosaccharide Hep-2 isolated from cultured mycelium of Hericium erinaceus.

The oligosaccharide Hep-2 from cultured mycelium of Hericium erinaceus was obtained with a hollow-fiber ultrafiltration cartridge and purified with a DEAE Sephadex A-50 column followed by a Bio-Gel P-30 column. The properties, structure, and antioxidant activities of Hep-2 were studied..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Oyster Mushroom · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · PloS one

Optimization of extraction of antioxidant polysaccharide from Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm and its cytotoxic activity against murine lymphoid cancer cell line.

The purpose of this study was to optimize the extraction method for polysaccharide from the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm and to assess the antioxidant and cytotoxic potentials of polysaccharide.

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigue

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Chaga · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Integrative cancer therapies

Chaga ( Inonotus obliquus), a Future Potential Medicinal Fungus in Oncology? A Chemical Study and a Comparison of the Cytotoxicity Against Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells (A549) and Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (BEAS-2B).

BACKGROUND: Inonotus obliquus, also known as Chaga, is a parasitic fungus growing on birches and used in traditional medicine (especially by Khanty people) to treat various health problems..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueRespiratory

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Cordyceps · 2018 · Evaluation Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Effects of microwave-assisted pulse-spouted bed freeze-drying (MPSFD) on volatile compounds and structural aspects of Cordyceps militaris.

BACKGROUND: Microwave-assisted pulse-spouted bed freeze-drying (MPSFD) uses microwave heating to substitute the customary conduction heating during freeze drying (FD), resulting in high-quality dried samples with a short drying time..

Energy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2018 · Dissertation · journal metadata

Elucidating the natural function of cordycepin, a secondary metabolite of the fungus Cordyceps militaris, and its potential as a novel biopesticide in Integrated Pest Management

Metadata-grounded summary: This dissertation indexes research on Cordyceps militaris in 2018. MycoData maps the paper to energy & fatigue based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Cordyceps · 2017 · Comparative Study · Scientific reports

Comparative mitochondrial genomics toward exploring molecular markers in the medicinal fungus Cordyceps militaris.

Cordyceps militaris is a fungus used for developing health food, but knowledge about its intraspecific differentiation is limited due to lack of efficient markers. Herein, we assembled the mitochondrial genomes of eight C..

Energy & fatigue

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Turkey Tail · 2017 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of environmental research and public health

Preparation and Optimisation of Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates Using Native Isolate White Rot Fungi Trametes versicolor and Fomes fomentarius for the Decolourisation of Synthetic Dyes.

The key to obtaining an optimum performance of an enzyme is often a question of devising a suitable enzyme and optimisation of conditions for its immobilization. In this study, laccases from the native isolates of white rot fungi Fomes fomentarius and/or Trametes versicolor, obtained from Czech forests, were used..

Energy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2017 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

The caterpillar fungus, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, genome provides insights into highland adaptation of fungal pathogenicity.

To understand the potential genetic basis of highland adaptation of fungal pathogenicity, we present here the ~116 Mb de novo assembled high-quality genome of Ophiocordyceps sinensis endemic to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Compared with other plain-dwelling fungi, we find about 3.4-fold inflation of the O..

Energy & fatigue

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Turkey Tail · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biotechnology letters

A novel ethanol-tolerant laccase, Tvlac, from Trametes versicolor.

OBJECTIVES: To produce and characterize novel laccases with ethanol tolerance from Trametes versicolor using agriculture by-products as energy source. RESULTS: Trametes versicolor 1017 produces two laccase isoenzymes with a total activity of 10 U ml(-1) within 8 days when using wheat bran and peanut powder as energy….

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King Oyster · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi

Biodegradation of toxic chemicals by Pleurotus eryngii in submerged fermentation and solid-state fermentation.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The toxic chemicals bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol F (BPF), nonylphenol (NP), and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that have consequently drawn much concern regarding their effect on the environment..

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King Oyster · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Electrophoresis

Secretome analysis of Pleurotus eryngii reveals enzymatic composition for ramie stalk degradation.

Pleurotus eryngii (P. eryngii) can secrete large amount of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes to degrade lignocellulosic biomass.

Energy & fatigue

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Wood Ear · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioresource technology

Torrefaction of cultivation residue of Auricularia auricula-judae to obtain biochar with enhanced fuel properties.

Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as the wood ear, is a species of edible Auriculariales fungus. Torrefactions of cultivation residues of A.

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King Oyster · 2015 · Journal Article · Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Capacity of a newly isolated fungus Pleurotus eryngii from Tunceli, Ovacik for chemical oxygen demand reduction and biodecolorization of Azo-Dye Congo Red.

Biodecolorization of Congo red dye in both agar—plate and agitated liquid culture mediums by newly isolated white rot fungus Pleurotus eryngii has been studied. This fungus isolated from Tunceli—Ovacik province of Turkey..

Energy & fatigue

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Cordyceps · 2015 · Research Article · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM

Studies on the Antifatigue Activities of Cordyceps militaris Fruit Body Extract in Mouse Model.

Cordyceps militaris has been used extensively as a crude drug and a folk tonic food in East Asia due to its various pharmacological activities. Our study aims to investigate the effect of Cordyceps militaris fruit body extract (CM) on antifatigue in mouse model..

Energy & fatigue

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King Oyster · 2015 · Journal Article · Annals of animal science

The Effect of Pleurotus Eryngii Stalk Residue Dietary Supplementation on Layer Performance, Egg Traits and Oxidative Status

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Pleurotus eryngii stalk residue (PESR) on performance, egg traits and oxidative status of laying hens. One hundred and twenty 22-week-old laying hens (Hendrix) were randomly allocated into 4 dietary groups, each containing 30 birds, including 10 replicates per….

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Mesima · 2014 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anti-inflammatory effect of Phellinus linteus grown on germinated brown rice on dextran sodium sulfate-induced acute colitis in mice and LPS-activated macrophages.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE AND AIM OF THE STUDY: Phellinus linteus is a herb used in traditional Asian medicine to treat stomachache, inflammation, and tumors. Recent studies show that the extract of Phellinus linteus has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2014 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Chemical composition, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for ethanolic extracts from Pleurotus eryngii fruiting bodies harvested at different time

Pleurotus eryngii, a popular edible mushroom in Taiwan, is usually cultivated using sawdust medium packing bags through several procedures including culture medium confection, bagging and sterilization, spawn inoculation, fostering mycelia, full growth of mycelia, and inducing fruiting body formation..

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Chaga · 2014 · Journal Article · Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Mycosynthesis: antibacterial, antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom) extract.

In the present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized from silver nitrate solution at room temperature using Inonotus obliquus extract. The mycogenic synthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)….

OncologyEnergy & fatigueRespiratory

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Oyster Mushroom · 2014 · Research Article · BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Pleurotus ostreatus opposes mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in acetaminophen-induced hepato-renal injury.

BACKGROUND: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced toxicity is a predominant cause of acute hepatic and renal failure. In both humans and rodents toxicity begins with a reactive metabolite that binds to proteins.

Energy & fatigueLiver support

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Snow Fungus · 2014 · Journal Article · Journal of food processing and preservation

Quality and Sensory Characterization of White Jelly Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis) as a Meat Substitute in Pork Patty Formulation

White jelly mushroom (WJM; Tremella fuciformis) has been used for medicinal purposes because of its diverse physiological activities. This study evaluated the effect of WJM on the quality and sensory characteristics of pork patties..

Energy & fatigue

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Almond Mushroom · 2013 · Research Article · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Water-Soluble Polysaccharide of Agaricus blazei Murill on Ovariectomized Osteopenic Rats.

In the present study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of water-soluble polysaccharide of Agaricus blazei Murill (WSP-AbM) on ovariectomized osteopenic rats. The rats were administered orally WSP-AbM (200 mg/kg BW) for 8 weeks..

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Almond Mushroom · 2013 · Journal Article · Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)

Dietary supplementation with Agaricus blazei murill extract prevents diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance in rats.

OBJECTIVE: Dietary supplement may potentially help to fight obesity and other metabolic disorders such as insulin-resistance and low-grade inflammation. The present study aimed to test whether supplementation with Agaricus blazei murill (ABM) extract could have an effect on diet-induced obesity in rats..

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King Oyster · 2013 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Effects of various heat treatments on phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of Pleurotus eryngii extracts.

Free (FP) and bound phenolics (BP) were extracted from freeze dried (FD), oven dried (OD), as well as boiling treated (BT) Pleurotus eryngii samples. Free, bound, total phenolics were quantified using Folin-Ciocalteau assay..

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Chaga · 2012 · Journal Article · Aquaculture

Effect of Inonotus obliquus enriched diet on hematology, immune response, and disease protection in kelp grouper, Epinephelus bruneus against Vibrio harveyi

The aim of the present study was to determine the changes in the hematological and immunological response in kelp grouper Epinephelus bruneus against Vibrio harveyi infection after fed with 0%, 0.1%, 1.0%, and 2.0% Chaga mushroom, Inonotus obliquus extract enriched diet..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigueRespiratory

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Cordyceps · 2011 · Research Article · ZooKeys

Host insect species of Ophiocordyceps sinensis: a review.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (≡ Cordyceps sinensis) is one of the most valued medicinal fungi in China, used for its invigorating effects in strengthening the body and restoring energy. The fungus parasitizes larvae of moths and converts them into sclerotia from which the fungus fruiting body grows..

Energy & fatigue

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Yellow Morel · 2011 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Isolation, partial characterisation and immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharide from Morchella esculenta

BACKGROUND: Polysaccharides extracted from fungi or algae have shown a variety of medical activities, and the exploitation of polysaccharides for application in pharmacy has been very promising..

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Lion's Mane · 2011 · Journal Article · Journal of food biochemistry

Structural elucidation of a neutral water‐soluble α‐d‐glucan from the fungus of hericium erinaceus

A new α‐D‐glucan (HEPF5), with a molecular weight of 4.23 × 105 Da as determined by high‐performance liquid chromatography, was isolated from the water extract of the fruiting bodies of Hericium erinaceus..

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Turkey Tail · 2010 · Journal Article · Water environment research: a research publication of the Water Environment Federation

Biodegradation of Direct Blue 15 by free and immobilized Trametes versicolor.

To investigate biodegradability by Trametes versicolor, five structurally different direct azo-dyes--Direct Black 38, Direct Blue 15 (DB 15), Direct Orange 26, Direct Green 6, and Direct Yellow 12--were studied. The DB 15 was determined as the best biodegradable dye by this white-rot fungus..

Energy & fatigue

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Enoki · 2010 · Journal Article · The American journal of Chinese medicine

Purification, characterization and immuno-modulating properties of polysaccharides isolated from Flammulina velutipes mycelium.

To investigate the immuno-modulating activity of Flammulina velutipes mycelium, three different Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides (FVPs) were isolated by fractionation using gel filtration and were identified as the immunomodulators of murine peritoneal macrophages..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Chaga · 2009 · Journal Article · Free radical biology & medicine

Prevention of hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in PC12 cells by 3,4-dihydroxybenzalacetone isolated from Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (persoon) Pilat).

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (persoon) Pilat) is a mushroom traditionally used as a folk medicine for tumors and stomach ulcers in Russia. Previously, we reported the antioxidant potential of Chaga extracts and seven isolated phenolic ingredients..

OncologyEnergy & fatigue

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Maitake · 2008 · Journal Article · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology

A Water-Soluble Extract from Grifola frondosa, Maitake Mushroom, Decreases Lipid Droplets in Brown Adipocyte Tissue Cells

We investigated the effect of a water-soluble extract from Grifola frondosa, the maitake mushroom, on lipid droplets in brown adipocyte tissue (BAT) cells. This water-soluble extract inhibits the conversion of pre white adipocyte tissue (WAT) cells but does not inhibit that of pre BAT cells..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Meta-Analysis · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Adjuvant treatment with Cordyceps sinensis for lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cordyceps sinensis (CS) is a fungus parasitic on lepidopteran larvae which is often used to treat lung diseases and regulate immune function. AIM OF THE STUDY: This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of CS in the adjuvant treatment of lung cancer..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2023 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

[Lean strategy for data mining and continuous improvement of Chinese pharmaceutical process: a case study of sporoderm-removal Ganoderma lucidum spore powder].

In the digital transformation of Chinese pharmaceutical industry, how to efficiently govern and analyze industrial data and excavate the valuable information contained therein to guide the production of drug products has always been a research hotspot and application difficulty..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · PloS one

Arsenic(III)-induced oxidative defense and speciation changes in a wild Trametes versicolor strain.

Oxidative defense or arsenic(As) changes exhibited by Trametes versicolor in response to toxicity under As stress remain unclear. In this study, after internal transcribed spacer identification, a wild T.

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

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..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · mBio

GlMPC activated by GCN4 regulates secondary metabolism under nitrogen limitation conditions in Ganoderma lucidum.

Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) is a pyruvate transporter that plays a crucial role in regulating the carbon metabolic flow and is considered an essential mechanism for microorganisms to adapt to environmental changes. However, it remains unclear how MPC responds to environmental stress in organisms..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Microbiology spectrum

Salicylic Acid Treatment Alleviates the Heat Stress Response by Reducing the Intracellular ROS Level and Increasing the Cytosolic Trehalose Content in Pleurotus ostreatus.

Pleurotus ostreatus is usually cultivated in horticultural facilities that lack environmental control systems and often suffer heat stress (HS). Salicylic acid (SA) is recognized as a plant defense-related hormone.

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Reishi · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

The Cas9-gRNA ribonucleoprotein complex-mediated editing of pyrG in Ganoderma lucidum and unexpected insertion of contaminated DNA fragments.

Gene editing is a promising alternative to traditional breeding for the generation of new mushroom strains. However, the current approach frequently uses Cas9-plasmid DNA to facilitate mushroom gene editing, which can leave residual foreign DNA in the chromosomal DNA raising concerns regarding genetically modified….

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