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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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- 1,947
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- 53
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- 2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
- Studies
- 1,830
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
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- 1,828
- Avg relevance
- 41
- Latest
- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
- Studies
- 1,635
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
- Studies
- 1,576
- Avg relevance
- 59
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
- Studies
- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
- Latest
- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
- Studies
- 1,403
- Avg relevance
- 47
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
- Studies
- 1,278
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
- Studies
- 1,276
- Avg relevance
- 48
- Latest
- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
- Studies
- 1,052
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
- Studies
- 862
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
- Studies
- 738
- Avg relevance
- 65
- Latest
- 2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
- Studies
- 722
- Avg relevance
- 58
- Latest
- 2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
- Studies
- 496
- Avg relevance
- 63
- Latest
- 2026
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
- Studies
- 421
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
- Studies
- 392
- Avg relevance
- 42
- Latest
- 2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
- Studies
- 263
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
- Studies
- 254
- Avg relevance
- 51
- Latest
- 2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
- Studies
- 47
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · 2008 · Research Article · Mycobiology
Anti-tumor Effects of Exo- and Endo-biopolymers Produced from Submerged Cultures of Three Different Mushrooms.
The anti-tumor effects of exo- (EX) and endo-biopolymers (EN) produced from submerged mycelial cultures of Ganoderma applanatum (GA), Collybia confluens (CC), and Pleurotus eryngii (PE) were studied using Sarcoma 180 bearing mice..
Zhu Ling · 2001 · Systematic Review · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B.
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus infection is a serious health problem worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have been widely used to treat chronic liver diseases, and many controlled trials have been done to investigate their efficacy..
Zhu Ling · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese medicinal capsule for treating malignant lymphoma
The invention relates to the field of medicament formulation, in particular to a Chinese medicinal capsule for treating malignant lymphoma. Pinellia tuber, tangerine peel, radix ranunculi ternati, self-heal, mustard seed, wall lizard, polyporus umbellatus, fritillaria and oyster are used as raw materials and the raw….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Compositions for providing hepatoprotective effect
This invention relates to a composition for injection comprising a neutral polysaccharide of Antrodia camphorata having characteristics as follows: (a) appearance: colorless and shapeless powder, (b) pH: neutral, (c) molecular weight: 899.5-1670.5 kDa determined by HPLC as shown in (4), (d) rotatory power:….
Mesima · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
MIXED COMPOSITION CONTAINING TURMERIC EXTRACT POWDER
A mixed composition containing Curcuma root extract is provided to show a liver protective effect and an antihypertensive efficacy by mixing sprouted brown rice, Phellinus linteus, curry powder, milk thistle and Curcuma root extract..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
New compounds separated from Antrodia camphorate extract
The invention relates to a new compound and the application thereof, in particular to an Antroquinonol B and an Antroquinonol C separated from Antrodia camphorata extract, which can effectively inhibit tumor cell growth..
Mesima · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Yellow mulberry glossy ganoderma polyoses liquid and preparation method thereof
The present invention relates to polysaccharide solution of phellinus linteus and ganoderma lucidum, and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of health-care preparation containing raw materials. The polysaccharide solution contains a plurality of types of nutrients..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
COMPOSITIONS FOR PROVIDING HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT
This invention relates to a composition for injection comprising a neutral polysaccharide of Antrodia camphorata having characteristics as follows: (a) appearance: colorless and shapeless powder, (b) pH: neutral, (c) molecular weight: 899.5~1670.5 kDa determined by HPLC as shown in (4), (d) rotatory power: (a) D….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Inhibition of Hepatitis B virus by cyclohexenone compounds from <i
The present invention relates to a compound of Antrodia camphorata used to inhibit HBV, in particular to an extract, 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methyl-5(3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl)-cyclohex-2-enone which is isolated from Antrodia camphorata, and its use in inhibiting HBV effectively..
Maitake · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING LIVER DISEASE
A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating liver diseases is provided to show excellent liver function protecting effect and be harmless to human body, thereby being usefully used as a medicine for preventing or treating liver damage..
Chaga · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
COMPOSITION CONTAINING EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT OF LIQUEFIED MEDICAL HERB EXTRACTS FOR HANGOVER REMOVAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THEREOF
A composition containing the extracts of liquefied medicinal herbs is provided to improve immunity function, remove reactive oxygen species and enhance liver function, thereby rapidly removing hangover and restoring fatigue caused by stresses rapidly..
Zhu Ling · 2020 · Preprint · journal metadata
Polyporus polysaccharide regulates proliferation, apoptosis and migration of bladder cancer cells by polarizing macrophages to M1 subtype in tumor microenvironment
Background: Polyporus polysaccharide (PPS), an active ingredient of traditional Chinese medicinal Polyporus umbellatus, has multiple biological functions, such as anti-cancer, immune-regulating and hepatoprotective activities..
Mesima · 2015 · Research Article · Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology
[Inhibitory effect of mesima reshi UE-1 on biological behavior of human hepatic carcinoma cells in vitro].
Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Phellinus linteus in Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology in 2015. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Oyster Mushroom · 2010 · Journal Article · The Journal of General and Applied Microbiology
Isolation and characterization of a novel ribonuclease from the pink oyster mushroom Pleurotus djamor
A 15-kDa RNase was purified from Pleurotus djamor using ion exchange chromatography and gel filtration. Its N-terminal amino acid sequence was different from previously reported RNase sequences of mushrooms belonging to the genus of Pleurotus and other genera..
Cordyceps · 2006 · Journal Article · Journal of Health Science
Effect of Cordyceps Sinensis on Uncoupling Protein 2 in Experimental Rats with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Journal of Health Science in 2006. MycoData maps the paper to liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Reishi · 2006 · Journal Article · Journal of Indian and Buddhist Studies (Indogaku Bukkyogaku Kenkyu)
Lingzhi Yuanzhao's Philosophy of Amitabha's Descent at the Moment of Death
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ganoderma lucidum in Journal of Indian and Buddhist Studies (Indogaku Bukkyogaku Kenkyu) in 2006. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support, metabolic health, liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Mesima · 2020 · Journal Article · Life sciences
Elucidating the anti-melanoma effect and mechanisms of Hispolon.
There is a rapid increase in the incidence of melanoma which has led to a global crisis. Thus, there is a great need for developing novel, safe and effective drugs for the treatment of melanoma..
Mesima · 2020 · Research Article · Mycobiology
Novel Antihypertension Mechanism of β-Glucan by Corin and ANP-Mediated Natriuresis in Mice.
Many of the β-glucans are known to have antihypertensive activities, but, except for angiotensin-converting enzyme II inhibition, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Corin is an atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)-converting enzyme..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2020 · Research Article · Cancers
The Novel Herbal Cocktail AGA Alleviates Oral Cancer through Inducing Apoptosis, Inhibited Migration and Promotion of Cell Cycle Arrest at SubG1 Phase.
Traditional Chinese medicines Antler's extract (A) and Ganoderma lucidum (G) and Antrodia Camphorata (A) have been known to individually contain a plethora of bioactive factors including triterpenoids, polysaccharides etc., exerting various curative impacts such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative,….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2019 · Journal Article · Journal of food biochemistry
Antrodia cinnamomea—An updated minireview of its bioactive components and biological activity
Antrodia cinnamomea or Antrodia camphorata is a distinctive mushroom of Taiwan, which is being used as a traditional medicine to treat various health‐related conditions. More than 78 compounds have been identified in A.
Mesima · 2019 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences
Hair Growth Promoting Effect of 4HGF Encapsulated with PGA Nanoparticles (PGA-4HGF) by β-Catenin Activation and Its Related Cell Cycle Molecules.
Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA)-based nanoparticles draw remarkable attention as drug delivery agents due to their controlled release characteristics, low toxicity, and biocompatibility..
Maitake · 2019 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
Radiocesium (137Cs) and Mineral Elements in Culinary-Medicinal Mushrooms from the Southern Outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.
In recent decades, the estimation of radionuclide and heavy metal levels in culinary-medicinal mushrooms has been of interest because some of them have proven to be hyperaccumulators of toxic elements..
Maitake · 2019 · Journal Article · Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces
The enhancement of surface activity and nanoparticle stability through the alteration of charged amino acids of HGFI.
HGFI (hydrophobin found in Grifola frondosa) is a small surface-active protein, belonging to class I hydrophobins, and can form amphipathic protein films at hydrophobic- hydrophilic material interfaces. HGFI has a low isoelectric point (pI) because no basic amino acids are present in its sequence..
Turkey Tail · 2018 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
Anti-proliferative applications of laccase immobilized on super-magnetic chitosan-functionalized halloysite nanotubes.
Owing to the ubiquitous availability and simple biocatalysis, the anti-proliferative laccase holds enormous opportunities for anti-cancer applications. However, accessing efficient and specific (super-magnetically targetable) new delivery system for anti-proliferative laccase is vital step towards laccase based….
Shiitake · 2018 · Journal Article · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Bacteria-produced ferric exopolysaccharide nanoparticles as iron delivery system for truffles (Tuber borchii).
Iron exopolysaccharide nanoparticles were biogenerated during ferric citrate fermentation by Klebsiella oxytoca DSM 29614. Before investigating their effects on Tuber borchii ("bianchetto" truffle) mycelium growth and morphology, they were tested on human K562 cell line and Lentinula edodes pure culture and shown to….
Maitake · 2018 · Journal Article · Forestry chronicle
Effects of copper and silver nanoparticles on growth of selected species of pathogenic and wood-decay fungi in vitro
As research indicates a role for metal nanoparticles as fungicides, the work described here addresses the influence of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the growth in vitro of pathogens causing damping-off as well as wood-decay fungi; i.e., Rhizoctonia solani (2 strains), Fusarium….
Enoki · 2018 · Journal Article · Journal of oleo science
Improvement of Diet-induced Obesity by Ingestion of Mushroom Chitosan Prepared from Flammulina velutipes
The anti-obesity effects of mushroom chitosan prepared from Flammulina velutipes were investigated using an animal model with diet-induced obesity. In this study, 5-week-old imprinting control region (ICR) mice were divided into six groups of 10 mice each and fed different diets based on the MF powdered diet (standard….
Shiitake · 2018 · Journal Article · Journal of natural medicines
Lignosulfonic acid attenuates NF-κB activation and intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction induced by TNF-α/IFN-γ in Caco-2 cells.
Lentinula edodes mycelia solid culture extract (MSCE) is used as a medical food ingredient and provides beneficial effects to patients with cancer and chronic type C hepatitis..
Shiitake · 2017 · Journal Article · BMC gastroenterology
Attenuating the rate of total body fat accumulation and alleviating liver damage by oral administration of vitamin D-enriched edible mushrooms in a diet-induced obesity murine model is mediated by an anti-inflammatory paradigm shift.
BACKGROUND: Hypovitaminosis D is associated with many features of the metabolic syndrome, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Vitamin D-enriched mushrooms extracts exert a synergistic anti-inflammatory effect..
Wood Ear · 2017 · Journal Article · Journal of materials chemistry. B
Dendritic nanotubes self-assembled from stiff polysaccharides as drug and probe carriers.
Dendritic nanotubes (DNTs) with hydrophobic cavities were constructed directly from rigid branched β-1,3-d-glucan (AF1) in aqueous solution, and the AF1 sample was isolated from the fruiting bodies of Auricularia auricula-judae, a household nutritional food..
Wood Ear · 2017 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers
Heat-induced conformation transition of the comb-branched β-glucan in dimethyl sulfoxide/water mixture.
We studied the chain conformation transition of the comb-branched β-glucan (AF1) isolated from Auricularia auricula-judae by heating associated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)..
Mesima · 2017 · Research Article · Oncology letters
Hispolon as an inhibitor of TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human epithelial cancer cells by co-regulation of TGF-β-Snail/Twist axis.
Hispolon (HPL), isolated from Phellinus linteus, has been used to treat various types of pathology, including inflammation, gastroenteric disorders, lymphatic diseases and numerous cancer subtypes..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2017 · Research Article · PloS one
Prevention of TGF-β-induced early liver fibrosis by a maleic acid derivative anti-oxidant through suppression of ROS, inflammation and hepatic stellate cells activation.
Current anti-fibrotic effect of antioxidants in vivo is disappointing due probably to the fact that once liver fibrogenesis is established it is too advanced to be reversed by anti-oxidation mechanism. We consider antioxidant may only act on the early phase of fibrogenesis..
Wood Ear · 2016 · Journal Article · Journal of materials chemistry. B
Anti-hepatoma activity of the stiff branched β-d-glucan and effects of molecular weight.
The water soluble β-(1 → 3)-d-glucan with short branches (AF1) isolated from Auricularia auricula-judae was successfully fractionated by ultrasonication into three fractions with different weight-average molecular weights (Mws)..
Chaga · 2016 · Research Article · Integrative medicine research
Effects of the herb mixture, DTS20, on oxidative stress and plasma alcoholic metabolites after alcohol consumption in healthy young men.
BACKGROUND: This study was designed to investigate the effect of a herbal mixture extract (DTS20) on the attenuation of oxidative stress and hangover after alcohol consumption in healthy volunteers. METHODS: DTS20 consists of Viscum album L.
Lion's Mane · 2016 · Journal Article · Fitoterapia
New isoindolinones from the fruiting bodies of Hericium erinaceum.
Hericium erinaceus is a well-known medicinal and edible mushroom, which is considered as a potential source to obtain antitumor candidates. In this work, five new isoindolinones, named erinaceolactams A-E (1-5), along with five known compounds (6-10), were isolated from 70% ethanol extract of the fruiting bodies of H..
Maitake · 2014 · Review · Antibiotiki i khimioterapiia = Antibiotics and chemoterapy [sic]
[Antiviral properties of basidiomycetes metabolites].
The data on the antiviral action of the Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinus edodes, Grifola frondosa, Agaricus brasiliensis and other basidiomycetes metabolites are summurized..
Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Pain
Evaluating the efficacy of an attention modification program for patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.
Persons with chronic musculoskeletal pain may be hypervigilant for pain-related cues which, paradoxically, may be maintaining their pain. Several randomized controlled trials have assessed whether a modified dot-probe protocol (ie, attention bias modification [ABM]) reduces chronic pain- and pain-related symptoms in….
Agarikon · 2011 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
New dietary supplements from medicinal mushrooms: Dr Myko San--a registration report.
In December 2010 the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Croatia registered tablet preparations AGARIKON. 1 and MYKOPROTECT.
Zhu Ling · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata
COMPOSITION FOR RELIEVING HANGOVER AND IMPROVING LIVER FUNCTION BY REDUCING ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND ACETALDEHYDE CONCENTRATION IN BLOOD AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF
PURPOSE: A composition for relieving hangover and improving liver function and a preparation method thereof are provided, which composition reduces alcohol concentration and acetaldehyde concentration in blood after 30 minutes have passed since men drank, and relieves hangover including headache, heart beating,….
Lion's Mane · 2005 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Inhibitory effect on proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and protective effect on CCl(4)-induced hepatic damage of HEAI extract.
The effects of methanol extract from Hericium erinaceus cultivated with Artemisia iwayomogi (HEAI) on proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and CCl(4)-induced hepatic damage were evaluated. HEAI was shown to have a potent inhibitory effect on the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs)..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata
New phenyl maleic anhydride and maleimide derivatives used for lowering blood pressure, increasing high-density lipoprotein or as central cholinergic agonists, hepatoprotective, antiinflammatory agents and antitumor agents
Phenyl maleic anhydride and maleimide derivatives (I) are new. Phenyl maleic anhydride and maleimide derivatives of formula (I), are new.
Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Breastfeeding medicine: the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #21: Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder (Revised 2023).
Background: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) revised the 2015 version of the substance use disorder (SUD) clinical protocol to review the evidence and provide updated literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance use and SUD treatments..
Mesima · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Hispolon inhibits the growth of estrogen receptor positive human breast cancer cells through modulation of estrogen receptor alpha.
Human estrogen receptor α (ERα) is a nuclear transcription factor that is a major therapeutic target in breast cancer. The transcriptional activity of ERα is regulated by certain estrogen-receptor modulators..
King Oyster · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese medicinal herb culture medium, preparation method thereof and cultivation method of edible fungus
The invention relates to the technical field of edible fungus cultivation, in particular to a Chinese medicinal herb culture medium, a preparation method thereof and a cultivation method of edible fungi..
Cordyceps · 2003 · Journal Article · Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Hypocholesterolemic Effect of Hot-Water Extract from Mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis
This study was conducted to investigate the hypocholesterolemic effect of the hot-water fraction (HW) from cultured mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis in a 5 l fermenter..
Cordyceps · 1999 · Journal Article · Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Structural Features and Hypoglycemic Activity of a Polysaccharide (CS-F10) from the Cultured Mycelium of Cordyceps sinensis
A polysaccharide (CS-F10) purified from a hot water extract of the cultured mycelium of Cordyceps sinensis was composed of galactose, glucose and mannose in a molar ratio of 43:33:24; its molecular weight was estimated to be about 15000..
Cordyceps · 1996 · Journal Article · The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology
Effects of the Mycelial Extract of Cultured Cordyceps Sinensis on In Vivo Hepatic Energy Metabolism in the Mouse
Mice were given the extract of cultured Cordyceps sinensis (Cs) (200 mg/kg daily, p.o.) for 3 weeks. In vivo phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra of the liver were acquired at weekly intervals using a surface coil..
Cordyceps · 1996 · Journal Article · Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Polysaccharides in Fungi. XXXVI. Hypoglycemic Activity of a Polysaccharide (CS-F30) from the Cultural Mycelium of Cordyceps sinensis and Its Effect on Glucose Metabolism in Mouse Liver
A polysaccharide (CS-F30) obtained from the cultural mycelium of Cordyceps sinensis showed potent hypoglycemic activity in genetic diabetic mice after intraperitoneal administration, and the plasma glucose level was quickly reduced in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice after intravenous administration..
Reishi · 1992 · Journal Article · Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi
Structure of Neutral Glucan in Reishi Liqueur
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ganoderma lucidum in Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi in 1992. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support, metabolic health, liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..