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The infiltration of drugs into water is a key global issue, with pharmaceuticals being detected in all nearly aqueous systems at often alarming concentrations. Pharmaceutical contamination of environmental water supplies has been shown to negatively impact ecological equilibrium and pose a risk to human health..

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Maitake · 2022 · Research Article · Optoelectronics letters

A label-free lateral offset spliced coreless fiber MZI biosensor based on hydrophobin HGFI for TNF-α detection.

A real-time label-free lateral offset spliced coreless fiber (CF) Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) biosensor functionalized with hydrophobin Grifola frondosa I (HGFI) was proposed for the detection of cytokine tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nerves

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Saudi journal of biological sciences

A new circular economy approach for integrated production of tomatoes and mushrooms.

Spent mushroom Substrate is the by-product generated at the end of the mushroom growing cycle. It can be used in agriculture for different purposes, including seedling production, soil conditioning or application as an organic fertilizer..

Gut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology

A new type of calcium-rich biochars derived from spent mushroom substrates and their efficient adsorption properties for cationic dyes.

Adsorption is commonly accepted as a most promising strategy in dye wastewater treatment, and the widespread use of adsorption emphasizes the need to explore low-cost but excellent adsorbents..

Energy & fatigue

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of food microbiology

A novel approach using growth curve analysis to distinguish between antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities against Salmonella.

Salmonella spp. are a commonly identified cause of outbreaks of food-borne diseases.

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Chemosphere

A robust biocatalyst based on laccase immobilized superparamagnetic Fe3O4@SiO2-NH2 nanoparticles and its application for degradation of chlorophenols.

The presence of chlorophenols in water and wastewater is considered a serious environmental issue. To eliminate these micropollutants, biodegradation of chlorophenols using enzyme-nanoparticle conjugated biocatalyst, is proposed as an economical and eco-friendly method..

Energy & fatigue

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)

A Study on the Sound Absorption Properties of Mycelium-Based Composites Cultivated on Waste Paper-Based Substrates.

Mycelium-based composites have the potential to replace petrochemical-based materials within architectural systems and can propose biodegradable alternatives to synthetic sound absorbing materials. Sound absorbing materials help improve acoustic comfort, which in turn benefit our health and productivity..

Energy & fatigue

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Frontiers in oncology

AHCC® Supplementation to Support Immune Function to Clear Persistent Human Papillomavirus Infections.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy, safety, and durability of the use of AHCC supplementation for 6 months to support the host immune system to clear high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections..

OncologyImmune supportRespiratory

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Alumina as an Antifungal Agent for Pinus elliottii Wood.

This work deals with the durability of a Pinus elliotti wood impregnated with alumina (Al2O3) particles. The samples were impregnated at three different Al2O3 weight fractions (c.a..

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Maitake · 2022 · Research Article · Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

Ameliorating Effect on Glycolipid Metabolism of Spirulina Functional Formulation Combination from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Insulin resistance is the major factor involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Although the oral drug metformin (MH) is widely used to reduce hyperglycemia, it is associated with adverse effects..

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiomeLiver support

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Five Medicinal Mushrooms of the Genus Pleurotus.

Within the group of higher fungi, edible medicinal mushrooms have a long history of being used as food and in folk medicine. These species contain biologically active substances with many potential beneficial effects on human health..

Immune support

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Yellow Morel · 2022 · Journal Article · Experimental oncology

ANTIPROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITIES Of EXTRACTS FROM MYCELIAL BIOMASS OF SOME MEDICINAL BASIDIOMYCETES IN HUMAN COLON CANCER CELLS COLO 205.

BACKGROUND: The anticancer effects of phytohormones of cytokinin nature are similar to those of medicinal mushrooms, which are able to synthesize cytokinins in large amounts..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Agarikon · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiproliferative Fatty Acids Isolated from the Polypore Fungus Onnia tomentosa.

Onnia tomentosa is a widespread root rot pathogen frequently found in coniferous forests in North America. In this study, the potential medicinal properties of this wild polypore mushroom collected from north-central British Columbia, Canada, were investigated.

OncologyEnergy & fatigue

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Antiprotozoal Activity of Mycelial Extracts of Several Medicinal Agaricomycetes Mushrooms against Giardia duodenalis.

Despite knowledge on the therapeutic properties of fungal bio-compounds, few studies have been reported on their anti-parasitic activities. The anti-parasitic activity (APA) of mycelial extracts from seven medicinal agaricomycetous mushrooms (Polyporus lipsiensis, Ganoderma applanatum, Pleurotus ostreatus, P..

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Enoki · 2022 · Journal Article · Pesticide biochemistry and physiology

Antiviral agent fTDP stimulates the SA signaling pathway and enhances tobacco defense against tobacco mosaic virus.

TEER-decreasing protein (TDP) from Flammulina velutipes was antiviral resource against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). However, the resistance mechanisms have not been clarified..

Energy & fatigueRespiratory

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Natural product research

Antiviral effect of a commercially phytotherapeutic compound against feline immunodeficiency virus.

The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a widespread lentivirus of felids. Due to its worldwide diffusion and the lack of an effective preventive and therapeutic protocol, it has a high impact on the cats' health..

Immune supportRespiratory

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Radiation protection dosimetry

ASSESSMENT OF DOSES FROM INGESTION OF RADIONUCLIDES 40 K, 137CS, 226RA AND 232TH IN EDIBLE COMMERCIAL MUSHROOMS FROM TAIWAN.

This study analyzed activity concentration and annual effective dose of radionuclides 40K, 137Cs, 226Ra and 232Th of 44 mushrooms collected from local markets in Taiwan..

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Association of gut microbiota characteristics and metabolites reveals the regulation mechanisms under cadmium consumption circumstance.

BACKGROUND: Cadmium is a non-biodegradable heavy metal with a long biological half-life. Although its negative impact on human health has been previously reported, the association of cadmium consumption overdose with changes in the gut microbiota and its corresponding metabolites has not been fully elucidated so far..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)

Basic Research of Material Properties of Mycelium-Based Composites.

The subject of this research is growing mycelium-based composites and exploring their basic material properties. Since the building industry is responsible for a large amount of annual CO2 emissions, rethinking building materials is an important task for future practices..

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Biological Synthesis of Monodisperse Uniform-Size Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Fungal Cell-Free Extracts at Elevated Temperature and pH.

Fungi's ability to convert organic materials into bioactive products offers environmentally friendly solutions for diverse industries. In the nanotechnology field, fungi metabolites have been explored for green nanoparticle synthesis..

OncologySkin & hydration

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2022 · Research Article · Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Botanical Antcin K Alleviates High-Fat Damage in Palm Acid Oil-Treated Vascular Endothelial Cells and Macrophages.

Lipid metabolism disorder is the most critical risk factor for atherosclerosis, and the process involves lipid deposition in the arterial intima. In Taiwan, antcin K, an active triterpenoid from the fruiting bodies of Antrodia camphorata, has been considered a potential lipid-lowering agent..

Immune supportMetabolic health

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Carrier-Free Cross-linked Laccase Crystals for Biocatalytic Degradation of Textile Industrial Effluents.

Herein, laccase from Trametes versicolor was used to fabricate carrier-free cross-linked laccase crystals (CLLCs) and deployed as a robust catalyst for waste effluent treatment..

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Changes in Chemical Structure of Thermally Modified Spruce Wood Due to Decaying Fungi.

Fungi play a critical role in the decomposition of wood and wood-based products in use. The ability of decaying fungi to cause degradation of polysaccharides and lignin in the thermally modified Norway spruce (Picea abies L..

Immune supportMetabolic health

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

Characterization of Self-Growing Biomaterials Made of Fungal Mycelium and Various Lignocellulose-Containing Ingredients.

In this study, novel blends of mycelium biocomposites (MB) were developed. Various combinations of birch sawdust and hemp shives with birch bark (BB) and wheat bran (WB) additives were inoculated with basidiomycete Trametes versicolor to produce self-growing biomaterials..

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Christensenella regulated by Huang-Qi-Ling-Hua-San is a key factor by which to improve type 2 diabetes.

There is a lot of evidence that oral hypoglycemic drugs work by affecting gut microbes, but the key strains responsible for this effect are not well known. Huang-Qi-Ling-Hua-San (HQLHS), composed of Astragalus Membranaceus, Ganoderma lucidum, Inonotus obliquus, and Momordica charantia L., is a specially designed….

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiomeLiver support

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Zhu Ling · 2022 · Journal Article · Pediatrics international: official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society

Classification of pediatric headache cases referred to a neurology department.

BACKGROUND: Headaches are very common in children. The patients often have mild symptoms, but on occasion may have severe, secondary headaches.

Cognition & nerves

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences

Colourimetric Plate Assays Based on Functionalized Gelatine Hydrogel Useful for Various Screening Purposes in Enzymology.

Hydrogels are intensively investigated biomaterials due to their useful physicochemical and biological properties in bioengineering. In particular, naturally occurring hydrogels are being deployed as carriers for bio-compounds..

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Analytica chimica acta

CoN4-supported Co2N metal clusters for developing sensitive chemiluminescent immunochromatographic assays.

In view of the optimal catalytic efficiency (∼100%), single-atom site catalysts are being widely exploited in a range of areas including organic synthesis, energy conversion, environmental remediation, biotherapy, etc..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigue

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology

Construction of a fungal consortium for effective degradation of rice straw lignin and potential application in bio-pulping.

To improve the lignin degradation efficiency, we established a co-culture consortium (LDFC) consisting of Trametes hirsuta BYL-3, Trametes versicolor BYL-7 and Trametes hirsuta BYL-8. The testing results showed that the constructed consortium showed improved the lignin degradation rate by fungi..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Conversion of brewers' spent grain into proteinaceous animal feed using solid state fermentation.

Brewers' spent grain (BSG) represents the 85% of the total residue produced during the beer brewing process, with a global annual production volume exceeding 30 Mtons..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Research Article · Biomedicines

Critical Sites on Ostreolysin Are Responsible for Interaction with Cytoskeletal Proteins.

We explored the structural features of recombinant ostreolysin A (rOlyA), a protein produced by Pleurotus ostreatus and responsible for binding to α/β-tubulin. We found that rOlyA cell internalization is essential for the induction of adipocyte-associated activity, which is mediated by the interaction of rOlyA and….

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic Activities and Fingerprint Analysis of Triterpenes by HPTLC Technique for Distinguishing Ganoderma Species from Vietnam and other Asian Countries.

Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) P. Karst.

OncologyMetabolic healthLiver supportRespiratory

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

Decay Resistance of Surface Carbonized Wood.

Surface carbonization, or charring, of wood is a one-sided modification method primarily intended for protection of exterior cladding boards. The heavily degraded surface acts as a barrier layer shielding the interior from environmental stresses, and as such acts as an organic coating..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Research Article · Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry

Development of a two-dimensional liquid chromatography-tandem mass-spectrometry method for the determination of vitamin D2 in mushrooms.

Different foods, especially mushrooms, are a valuable source of vitamin D2. However, published concentrations in mushrooms show large variabilities.

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Enoki · 2022 · Research Article · Microorganisms

Dynamics of Microbial Community during the Co-Composting of Swine and Poultry Manure with Spent Mushroom Substrates at an Industrial Scale.

Spent mushroom substrates (SMSs) can be developed as a biofertilizer through composting. Here, we investigated the dynamics of bacterial and fungal communities during commercial composting and the effect of swine and poultry manure on their communities through MiSeq pyrosequencing..

Gut & microbiome

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Industrial crops and products

Eco-friendly and mildly modification of wood cell walls with heat treated wood extracts to improve wood decay resistance

Wood protection using plant-derived extracts has shown some promise but the extracts are often easily leached making them less attractive for long-term wood protection..

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Maitake · 2022 · Research Article · Economic botany

Economic Assessment of Morel (Morchella spp.) Foraging in Michigan, USA.

Wild-foraged mushrooms represent a natural resource that provides economic value to foragers through both market and nonmarket recreational channels. Despite the importance of non-timber forest resources for sustainable management of forestlands, little attention has been paid to who forages for wild mushrooms, why….

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Effect of different CO2 concentrations on biogas upgrading and nutrient removal by microalgae-fungi co-culture.

Owing to the high carbon dioxide (CO2)-fixation efficiency, microalgae-based technology has been widely used for biogas purification. The present study explored the effect of CO2 concentration on biogas purification by an algal-fungal-bacterial symbiotic system..

Energy & fatigue

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Water environment research: a research publication of the Water Environment Federation

Effect of different mixed light-emitting diode light wavelengths on CO2 absorption from biogas and nutrient removal from biogas slurry by microalgae and fungi induced using strigolactone and endophytic bacteria.

In this study, biogas and biogas slurry were simultaneously treated using two symbiotic systems: Chlorella vulgaris-Ganoderma lucidum-S395-2 (endophytic bacteria) and Scenedesmus obliquus-G. lucidum-S395-2..

Energy & fatigue

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Effect of Fortification with Mushroom Polysaccharide β-Glucan on the Quality of Ovine Soft Spreadable Cheese.

In the present work, a fresh spreadable cheese from ovine milk with or without (control) fortification with β-glucan was manufactured. β-Glucan was extracted from the mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus and its concentration in the cheese was 0.4% (w/w)..

Immune support

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Scientific reports

Effect of ligninolytic axenic and coculture white-rot fungi on rice straw chemical composition and in vitro fermentation characteristics.

The study sought to investigate the potentials of axenic cultures of Pleurotus ostreatus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium and their coculture (P. chrysosporium and P.

Gut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2022 · Research Article · Animals: an open access journal from MDPI

Effects of Dietary Incorporation of Grape Stalks Untreated and Fungi-Treated in Growing Rabbits: A Preliminary Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the incorporation of untreated grape stalks (UGS) and fungi-treated grape stalks (Lentinula edodes, TGS) in rabbits' diets..

Energy & fatigueMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Effects of Oleic Acid Addition Methods on the Metabolic Flux Distribution of Ganoderic Acids R, S and T's Biosynthesis.

The effects of oleic acid addition methods on the metabolic flux distribution of ganoderic acids R, S and T's biosynthesis from Ganoderma lucidum were investigated..

Metabolic health

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Royal Society open science

Enhanced durability of round bamboo treated with copper naphthenate under heat-cold impregnation.

Round bamboo has aroused much interest in construction for its mechanical properties, but poor biological durability seriously restricts its application. In order to develop a suitable and effective preservative treatment method for round bamboo, copper naphthenate (CuN) was adopted and impregnated into round bamboo….

Energy & fatigue

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of environmental management

Enhancement of MBBR reactor efficiency using effective microorganism for treatment of wastewater containing diazinon by engineered Pseudomonas putida KT2440 with manganese peroxidase 2 gene.

Pesticides not only are harmful to humans but they are noxious for water reservoirs, soil, and air quality as well. In this research, diazinon was removed from aqueous solutions by Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)..

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Journal Article · Industrial crops and products

Enhancing water repellency and decay resistance of wood by using water-soluble fractions separated from pyrolytic lignin of fast-pyrolysis bio-oil

Biocides with lower environmental and human health impacts have been demanded by the society. Based on bioeconomy concepts, we investigated the potential of water-soluble fractions separated from the pyrolytic lignin of fast-pyrolysis bio-oil for wood protection against physical and biological agents..

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Turkey Tail · 2022 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Epsilon poly-L-lysine as a novel antifungal agent for sustainable wood protection.

There has been a growing interest in seeking natural and biobased preservatives to prevent the wood from deteriorating during its service life, thereby prolonging carbon storage in buildings..

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Lion's Mane · 2022 · Journal Article · Life sciences

Erinacine A attenuates glutamate transporter 1 downregulation and protects against ischemic brain injury.

Maintaining glutamate homeostasis through astrocyte-enriched glutamate transporter 1 (GLT-1) is critical for neuronal survival, but it is often disrupted after brain injury..

Immune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigueMetabolic health

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Enoki · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Establishment of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome-Editing System Based on Dual sgRNAs in Flammulina filiformis.

Flammulina filiformis, previously known as Asian Flammulina velutipes, is one of the most commercially important edible fungi, with nutritional value and medicinal properties worldwide..

Liver support

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Shiitake · 2022 · Research Article · Journal of personalized medicine

Experience with Photodynamic Therapy Using Indocyanine Green Liposomes for Refractory Cancer.

We reported the development of an effective cancer treatment using a multidisciplinary treatment, including photodynamic therapy (PDT) with indocyanine green (ICG) liposomes and a combination of Lentinula edodes mycelia (LEM) and hydrogen gas inhalation therapy..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthLiver support