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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
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- 1,766
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- 60
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
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- 1,635
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
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- 59
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
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- 54
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
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- 1,403
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- 47
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
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- 60
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
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- 48
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
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- 1,052
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- 29
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
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- 862
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- 67
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
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- 65
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
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- 722
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- 58
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
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- 496
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- 63
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
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- 421
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- 29
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
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- 392
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- 42
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
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- 263
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- 55
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
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- 254
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- 51
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
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- 47
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- 55
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Enoki · 2002 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Teratogenesis, carcinogenesis, and mutagenesis
Mushroom-derived preparations in the prevention of H2O2-induced oxidative damage to cellular DNA.
Aqueous extracts of the sporophores of eight mushroom species were assessed for their ability to prevent H2O2-induced oxidative damage to cellular DNA using the single-cell gel electrophoresis ("Comet") assay..
Maitake · 2002 · Patent · journal metadata
NEW ACID PROTEASE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a new acid protease having strong degradeting activity on soluble protein and insensitive to acid protease-specific inhibitors. SOLUTION: This new acid protease insensitive to acid protease-specific inhibitors is obtained from Grifola frondosa..
Enoki · 2002 · Patent · journal metadata
PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE EEM-S ORIGINATING IN MUSHROOMS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND DRUGS
EEM-S obtained by extracting with hot water or a lower alcohol at least one mushroom selected from among Lentinus edodes, Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizygus marmoreus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Pholiota nameko, Grifola fondosa, Volvariella speciosa ver..
Yellow Morel · 2001 · English Abstract · Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography
[Separation of standard proteins and actual samples using cross-axis counter current chromatography].
A system of m (12.5% PEG8000): m (25% K2HPO4) = 1:1 was used to separate two kinds of standard proteins, glycoprotein in Morchella esculenta (L.) and glycoprotein in Lycium barbarum (L.), the upper phase was used as stationary phase, and the lower phase was used as mobile phase..
Enoki · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Experimental & applied acarology
A method for both mass and individual rearing of fungivorous astigmatid mites (Acari).
Several species of common fungi were assessed as food for fungivorous astigmatid mites. Hypocrea nigricans, Botrytis cinerea and Flammulina velutipes were generally good food sources for most mites examined..
Mesima · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimutagenicity and induction of anticarcinogenic phase II enzymes by basidiomycetes.
Extracts from Phellinus linteus, Phellinus igniarius, and Agrocybe cylindracea have been tested for their antimutagenic properties against direct-acting mutagens [4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine (NPD) and sodium azide (NaN(3))] and indirect-acting mutagens [2-aminofluorene (2-AF) and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P)], using the….
Lion's Mane · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Experimental & applied acarology
Biology, life table and host specificity of the mushroom pest, Brennandania lambi (Acari: Pygmephoroidea).
Biology and life table parameters of Brennandania lambi (Krczal) were studied at different temperatures while feeding on white mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) mycelium cultured on mushroom compost..
Enoki · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Characteristics of wine produced by mushroom fermentation.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the main microorganism used in wine brewing, because this microbe has potent ability to produce alcohol dehydrogenase. We have recently discovered that some genera of mushroom produced alcohol dehydrogenase, and made wine by using a mushroom in place of S.
Zhu Ling · 2001 · Comparative Study · Liver
Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B: a systematic review.
AIMS/BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis B is a serious health problem worldwide. Chinese medicinal herbs are widely used for treatment of chronic hepatitis B in China and many clinical trials have been conducted.
Maitake · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
COSMETICS
Cosmetics containing papain, bromelain, a protease originating in Agaricus blazei murill, a protease originating in Grifola frondosa or a protease originating in Bacillus natto blended with a culture supernatant of a lactic acid bacterium such as a lactic acid bacterium for fermenting kefir..
Maitake · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
COSMETICS
A cosmetic is provided, which is prepared by mixing papain, bromelain, a protease derived from Agaricus blazei Muril, a protease derived from Grifola frondosa, or a pretease derived from Bacillus natto, and the culture supernatant of lactic acid bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria for fermenting kefir..
Mesima · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
Immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from Phellinus spp. strain and use thereof
There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.
Mesima · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
Novel immuno-stimulating polysaccharide substance from phellinus spp. strain and use thereof
There is disclosed novel Phellinus linteus Yoo. This mushroom is identified as novel as analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and by microbiological features.
Enoki · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE EEM-S ORIGINATING IN MUSHROOMS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND DRUGS
EEM-S obtained by extracting with hot water or a lower alcohol at least one mushroom selected from among Lentinus edodes, Flammulina velutipes, Hypsizigus marmoreus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Pholiota nameko, Grifola fondosa, Volvariella speciosa ver..
Maitake · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Relationship between Solubility of Grifolan, a Fungal 1,3-β-D-Glucan, and Production of Tumor Necrosis Factor by Macrophages in Vitro
Grifolan, GRN, is a fungal antitumor beta-glucan isolated from Grifola frondosa. Various studies suggested that the underlying mechanism of the antitumor activity of GRN is strongly related to immune modulation..
Wood Ear · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Screening for phenoloxidases from edible mushrooms.
A screening test for phenoloxidases from edible mushrooms was done on potato dextrose agar plates that contained phenolic chemicals. Many edible mushrooms showed positive reactions on the agar plates..
Lion's Mane · 2000 · English Abstract · Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research
[Immunological study on the antitumor effects of fungus polysaccharides compounds].
Fungus polysaccharides compounds (FPC) are the mixture of procyanidins oligomers, glycyrrhetinicacid and polysaccharides of hericium erinaceus, lentinus edodes and poria cocos..
Zhu Ling · 2000 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
[Inhibitory activity of Dianthus superbus L. and 11 kinds of diuretic Traditional Chinese medicines for urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis in vitro].
OBJECTIVE: To detect the susceptibility of urogenital chlamydia trachomatis(CT) to 12 kinds of diuretic traditional Chinese medicines. METHODS: The inhibitory activity of these medicines for CT was detected by microculture technique of McCoy cell in vitro..
Zhu Ling · 2000 · Patent · journal metadata
Herbal compositions for hepatic disorders
PCT No. PCT/AU96/00434 Sec.
Yellow Morel · 1998 · English Abstract · Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research
[Preparation of morchella liquid by submersed fermentation and and analysis of its nutrient contents].
Natural morchella esculenta fruits were collected and its spores were isolated to get pure mycelium. Morchella liquid was prepared by submersed fermentation technology.
Enoki · 1998 · Comparative Study · Advances in space research: the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
Comparing plant and fungal gravitropism using imitational models based on reiterative computation.
Mathematical models which imitate plant gravitropic responses were used to compare plant and fungal gravitropism with kinetic data from the agarics Coprinus cinereus and Flammulina velutipes..
Snow Fungus · 1998 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta medica
Conjugates of Tremella polysaccharides with microbeads and their TNF-stimulating activity.
A mannan (A) and a heteroglycan (D) were prepared by partial acidic hydrolysis of T3, a major polysaccharide fraction of the fungus Tremella fuciformis Berk. Methylation analysis of A and D showed that they contained a 1-->3 linked mannosyl main chain, to which were linked different side chains at position 2, 4, or 6….
Zhu Ling · 1998 · Patent · journal metadata
HERBAL COMPOSITIONS FOR HEPATIC DISORDERS
The present invention relates to compositions comprising the herbs Salvia miltiorrhiza and Polyporus umbellatus, or extracts thereof, which are useful in treating hepatic disorders, particularly those with viral aetiology..
Enoki · 1998 · Comparative Study · Folia microbiologica
Screening of white-rot fungi for their ability to mineralize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil.
Soil samples from an agricultural field contaminated with 10 ppm 14C-benz(a)anthracene in glass tubes were brought into contact with cultures of wood-rotting fungi, precultivated on wheat straw substrate..
Snow Fungus · 1997 · English Abstract · Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
[Effects of Tremella polysaccharide on cytoplasmic free calcium concentration in murine splenocytes].
Effects of Tremella polysaccharides (TP) isolated from Tremella fuciformis Berk. on the cytoplasmic free calcium concentration in murine splenocytes were observed using Fura-2, a fluorescence indicator, technique..
Maitake · 1997 · Patent · journal metadata
ANTITUMOR SUBSTANCE EXTRACTED FROM HEN-OF-THE-WOODS
An antitumor substance obtained from the mycelia or fruit bodies of hen-of-the-woods (grifola frondosa) by extraction and fractionation and having a potent immunopotentiating activity..
Enoki · 1997 · Comparative Study · Applied and environmental microbiology
Comparison of phenanthrene and pyrene degradation by different wood-decaying fungi.
The degradation of phenanthrene and pyrene was investigated by using five different wood-decaying fungi. After 63 days of incubation in liquid culture, 13.8 and 4.3% of the [ring U-14C]phenantherene and 2.4 and 1.4% of the [4,5,9,10-14C]pyrene were mineralized by Trametes versicolor and Kuehneromyces mutabilis,….
Enoki · 1997 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta
Flammulina as a model system for fungal graviresponses.
Gravitropic bending of fruiting bodies of Flammulina velutipes (Curtis) Karst. is based on the differential growth of the transition zone between stem and cap.
Zhu Ling · 1997 · Patent · journal metadata
HERBAL COMPOSITIONS FOR HEPATIC DISORDERS
The present invention relates to compositions comprising the herbs Salvia miltiorrhiza and Polyporus umbellatus, or extracts thereof, which are useful in treating hepatic disorders, particularly those with viral aetiology..
Snow Fungus · 1997 · Patent · journal metadata
Stimulator of vascular endothelial cells and use thereof
The use of extracts of Tremella fuciformis (Berk) in maintaining the permeability of microvascular walls and its effect on the microcirculatory system, especially with regard to treatment of thromboplebitis, atherosclerosis and senile degradation of microvessels, is described..
Snow Fungus · 1996 · Patent · journal metadata
Accelerated wound healing
PCT No. PCT/SE91/00451 Sec.
Snow Fungus · 1994 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine
[Effects of plant polysaccharides on cell proliferation and cell membrane contents of sialic acid, phospholipid and cholesterol in S 180 and K 562 cells].
The four kinds of plant polysaccharides, i.e., pachyman polysaccharides (PPS), Acanthopanax senticosus polysaccharides (ASPS), polysaccharides of tremella fuciformis (TF) and lentinan, have obviously inhibitory action against the animal tumor growth and have been applied to the treatment of cancer..
Maitake · 1994 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine]
[Inhibitory effects of fifteen kinds of Chinese herbal drugs, vegetables and chemicals on SOS response].
Effects of 15 kinds of herbal drugs, vegetables and chemicals on lex-dependent sfi-SOS response were determined by micropersistent and/or pulse models induced by 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide (4NQO) and Mitomycin C (MMC) in Escherichia coli(E. coli) PQ37 and PQ35, respectively..
Snow Fungus · 1994 · Patent · journal metadata
ACCELERATED WOUND HEALING
Use of extracts of Tremella fuciformis (Berk) in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical agent for treatment of wounds and for treatment of other tissue injuries such as necrosis caused by diabetes..
Enoki · 1994 · Comparative Study · Toxicon: official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Data on arsenic and cadmium contents of some common mushrooms.
The arsenic and cadmium contents of 88 samples of mushrooms were determined. The majority of samples have a very low (practically zero) arsenic level; however, significant accumulations were found in the Agaricus species and in Macrolepiota rhacodes (which is related to the Agaricaceae family) and in three….
Snow Fungus · 1993 · Patent · journal metadata
ACCELERATED WOUND HEALING
Use of extracts of Tremella fuciformis (Berk) in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical agent for treatment of wounds and for treatment of other tissue injuries such as necrosis caused by diabetes..
Zhu Ling · 1993 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Chinese medical sciences journal = Chung-kuo i hsueh k'o hsueh tsa chih
Immunosuppression in murine brucellosis.
Brucellosis in mice results in a distinct immunosuppression which may be abrogated by immunomodulators, such as levamisole, bestatin, interleukin-2 (IL-2) and Polyporus umbellatus..
Snow Fungus · 1992 · English Abstract · Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
[Effect of Tremella polysaccharide on IL-2 production by mouse splenocytes].
Tremella polysaccharide (TP) is an important component isolated from Tremella fuciformis Berk. In this study, the in vitro effect of TP on IL-2 production was examined in activated mouse splenocytes.
Snow Fungus · 1992 · Patent · journal metadata
A STIMULATOR OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS AND USE THEREOF
Use of extracts of Tremella Fuciformis (Berk) for stimulating the DNA synthesis of vascular endothelial cells is described. Especially the effect on the microcirculatory system is described and special uses described are treatment of AIDS, treatment of thrombophlebitis and treatment of atherosclerosis and prevention….
Snow Fungus · 1991 · Patent · journal metadata
A STIMULATOR OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS AND USE THEREOF
Use of extracts of Tremella Fuciformis (Berk) for stimulating the DNA synthesis of vascular endothelial cells is described. Especially the effect on the microcirculatory system is described and special uses described are treatment of AIDS, treatment of thrombophlebitis and treatment of atherosclerosis and prevention….
Enoki · 1991 · Comparative Study · The Science of the total environment
Concentrations of radiocesium and potassium in basidiomycetes collected in Japan.
Concentrations of 137Cs, 134Cs and 40K in about 60 mushroom samples (fruit bodies of basidiomycetes) belonging to 25 species collected in Japan have been studied. The levels of 137Cs varied very widely, ranging from less than 3 to 1520 Bq kg-1 (dry wt), while those of 40K were relatively constant..
Lion's Mane · 1990 · English Abstract · Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
[Isolation and identification of two new pyrone compounds from the culture of Herictum erinaceus].
Four crystalline and one liquid compounds were isolated from the solid cultured extract of Hericium erinaceus, Two of them are new, named herein III and IV. Their chemical structures were determined as 6-methyl-2,5-dihydroxymethyl-gamma-pyranone (III) and 2-hydroxymethyl-5-alpha-hydroxy-ethyl-gamma-pyranone (IV)..
Lion's Mane · 1987 · English Abstract · Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
[Effect of six edible plants on the development of AFB1-induced gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase-positive hepatocyte foci in rats].
Six edible plants, green tea (GT), black tea (BT), Lentinus edodes (berk) Sing (LE), Hericium erinaceus (Bull. ex Fr.) Pers.
Enoki · 1987 · Research Support, U.S. Gov'T, P.H.S. · Current genetics
Inversion of 5S ribosomal RNA genes within the genus Coprinus.
In the basidiomycete fungus Coprinus cinereus, the 5S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes are found in the rDNA repeat which encodes the other three rRNAs (18S, 5.8S, and 26S), and all genes are transcribed in the same direction (Cassidy et al. 1984)..
Wood Ear · 1983 · Comparative Study · Nucleic acids research
The nucleotide sequences of the 5S rRNAs of four mushrooms and their use in studying the phylogenetic position of basidiomycetes among the eukaryotes.
The nucleotide sequences of the 5 S ribosomal RNAs of the mushrooms Russula cyanoxantha, Pleurotus ostreatus, Agaricus edulis, and Auricularia auricula-judae were determined. The sequences fit in a universal five-helix secondary structure model for 5 S RNA..
Turkey Tail · 2023 · Systematic Review · Current oncology reports
Medicinal Mushroom Supplements in Cancer: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Patients seek clinical guidance on mushroom supplements that can be given alongside conventional treatments, but most research on such fungi has been preclinical. The current systematic review focused on clinical studies of mushrooms in cancer care conducted in the past 10 years..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
4-Acetylantroquinonol B suppresses tumor growth and metastasis of hepatoma cells via blockade of translation-dependent signaling pathway and VEGF production.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become one of most common malignancies and a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Previous study has shown that 4-acetylantroquinonol B (4AAQB) isolated from Antrodia cinnamomea (or niu-chang-chih) was observed to inhibit HepG2 cell proliferation via affecting cell cycle..
Enoki · 2015 · Brief Report · Genomics data
Association of aging with gene expression profiling in mouse submandibular glands.
Aging, also called senescence, is thought to be a physiological phenomenon that commonly occurs in various organs and tissues (Enoki et al., 2007 [1]). Many older adults experience dysfunction in their salivary glands, for example xerostomia, which is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow….
Shiitake · 2015 · Comparative Study · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
Comparative Study of Worldwide Species of Genus Lentinus (=Lentinula, Higher Basidiomycetes) Based on Linear Mycelium Growth.
Species of mushroom genus Lentinus (=Lentinula) are best known for the commercially important and extensively studied culinary-medicinal shiitake, L. edodes.
Shiitake · 2015 · Case Reports · Euro surveillance: bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin
Investigation of a staphylococcal food poisoning outbreak combining case-control, traditional typing and whole genome sequencing methods, Luxembourg, June 2014.
In June 2014, a staphylococcal food poisoning outbreak occurred at an international equine sports event in Luxembourg requiring the hospitalisation of 31 persons. We conducted a microbiological investigation of patients and buffet items, a case-control study and a carriage study of catering staff..