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Reishi · 2021 · Journal Article · Industrial crops and products

In situ effervescence reaction-assisted mechanochemical extraction of ganoderic acids from Ganoderma lucidum

The aim of this work was to develop a simple, green and low-consumption method for the extraction of ganoderic acids. An in situ effervescence reaction-assisted mechanochemical extraction method was proposed, and the effects of independent variations in terms of sodium bicarbonate concentration, milling time, and….

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Influence of processing methods and exogenous selenium species on the content and in vitro bioaccessibility of selenium in Pleurotus eryngii.

Understanding the effects of processing on the Se content and bioaccessibility in food is critical in guiding the development of Se-enriched products. In this study, Se-enriched Pleurotus eryngii was obtained by applying different Se supplements to the substrate..

Reishi · 2021 · Research Article · Precision clinical medicine

Inhibitory activity of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum on colorectal cancer by attenuating inflammation.

The medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (GL, Reishi or Lingzhi) exhibits an inhibitory effect on cancers. However, the underlying mechanism of the antitumor activity of GL is not fully understood..

Immune supportGut & microbiome

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Food & function

Inhibitory effects of β-type glycosidic polysaccharide from Pleurotus eryngii on dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice.

The aim of the present study was to determine the inhibitory effects and the potential underlying mechanisms of a novel Pleurotus eryngii β-type glycosidic polysaccharide (WPEP) on colitis..

Chaga · 2021 · Journal Article · Forest ecology and management

Inoculation success of Inonotus obliquus in living birch (Betula spp.)

Inonotus obliquus is a pathogenic fungus––known as chaga in Asia and Russia and pakuri in Finland––that grows on broadleaves. Its sterile conks are used as an active ingredient in traditional healthcare products.

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health

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

Integrated bioinformatics analysis of the anti-atherosclerotic mechanisms of the polysaccharide CM1 from Cordyceps militaris.

Cordyceps militaris is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine. Studies have demonstrated that the polysaccharides of C.

Oyster Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of food processing and preservation

Investigation of the effect of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) powder on biscuit production and effect on quality criteria by Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of oyster mushroom powder addition (10, 20, and 30% levels by the replacement method with wheat flour) on the chemical and physical characteristics of biscuits..

Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Investigation of the molecular mechanism underlying the inhibitory activities of ethanol extract of Bombyx mori pupa-incubated Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies toward allergic rhinitis.

Cordyceps militaris has been widely studied for its various pharmacological activities such as antitumor, anti-inﬂammation, and immune regulation. The binding of an allergen to IgE-sensitized mast cells in nasal mucosa triggers allergic rhinitis..

Almond Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Isolation and identification of three water-soluble selenoproteins in Se-enriched Agaricus blazei Murrill.

Selenoproteins in selenium (Se)-enriched vegetables play an important role in human health. In this study, three water-soluble selenoproteins PR-Se-1, PR-Se-2 and PR-Se-3 in Agaricus blazei Murrill (ABM) were isolated by anion exchange chromatography, gel filtration chromatography and SDS-PAGE..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Food & function

JNK pathway and heat shock response mediate the survival of C26 colon carcinoma bearing mice fed with the mushroom Pleurotus eryngii var. eryngii without affecting tumor growth or cachexia.

In the last few years, there has been emerging interest in developing treatments against human diseases using natural bioactive content. Here, the powder of the edible mushroom Pleurotus eryngii var.

Immune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue

Lion's Mane · 2021 · Research Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Key Mechanisms and Potential Implications of Hericium erinaceus in NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Reactive Oxygen Species during Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the principal cause of dementia, and its incidence increases with age. Altered antioxidant systems and inflammation have an important role in the etiology of neurodegenerative disorders..

Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Nutrients

Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermented Cordyceps militaris (GRC-SC11) Suppresses IgE Mediated Mast Cell Activation and Type I Hypersensitive Allergic Murine Model.

Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) has various biomedical applications in traditional oriental medicine for different diseases including inflammatory and immune-dysregulated diseases.

Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Journal of food science and technology

Lentinula edodes mushroom as an ingredient to enhance the nutritional and functional properties of cereal bars.

Lentinula edodes (shiitake) is the second most cultivated edible mushroom in the world; it has low lipid contents, high protein and it is source of vitamins and minerals. This study aimed to develop and to evaluate two sweet and two salty food bars containing shiitake..

Immune supportCognition & nervesLiver support

Lion's Mane · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Liver and Brain Protective Effect of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Residue of Lion's Mane Medicinal Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Agaricomycetes), on D-Galactose-Induced Aging Mice.

This work describes the preparation of sulfated Hericium erinaceus residue polysaccharides (SHRPs) and investigates their antioxidant and antiaging effects on D-galactose-induced aging mice. The results indicated that the degree of SO42- substitution was 0.47 ± 0.22 for SHRPs..

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

Low Dose of Fluoride in the Culture Medium of Cordyceps militaris Promotes Its Growth and Enhances Bioactives with Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties.

Cordyceps militaris possesses several compounds with medicinal properties, and is commonly used in traditional Chinese functional food and medicine for a variety of health benefits. Because of its rare occurrence in nature, the market demand for artificial C.

Oncology

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Mass production of Pleurotus eryngii mycelia under submerged culture conditions with improved minerals and vitamin D2

The study was aimed at the mass production of fungal mycelial biomass of Pleurotus eryngii with enhanced nutritional values through submerged cultivation techniques..

OncologyImmune supportRespiratory

Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Journal of pharmaceutical analysis

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry based quantitative analysis of cordycepin from Cordyceps militaris.

Cordycepin, which has great immunomodulatory activities such as anticancer, antifungal, antivirus, antileukemia and lipid-lowering ones, is the secondary metabolite of Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris).

Energy & fatigueMetabolic health

Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Biomolecules

Metabolic Profiles, Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity in Lentinula edodes Cultivated on Log versus Sawdust Substrates.

Lentinula edodes (shiitake) is a popular nutritious edible mushroom with a desirable aroma and flavor. Traditional cultivation of L.

King Oyster · 2021 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Microbiological Safety and Sensory Quality of Cultivated Mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii, Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinula edodes) at Retail Level and Post-Retail Storage.

In this study, the microbiological and sensory quality of cultivated mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus and eryngii and Lentinula edodes) available at the Austrian retail level were determined..

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

Molecular Cloning, Expression and Macrophage Activation of an Immunoregulatory Protein from Cordyceps militaris.

Protein components of C. militaris have been reported to possess various biological activities.

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiome

Turkey Tail · 2021 · Journal Article · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Musarin, a novel protein with tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity from Trametes versicolor, inhibits colorectal cancer stem cell growth.

Colorectal cancer is the second deadly cancer in the world. Trametes versicolor is a traditional Chinese medicinal mushroom with a long history of being used to regulate immunity and prevent cancer..

Lion's Mane · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Mycochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of Two Different Tea Preparations from Lion's Mane Medicinal Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Agaricomycetes).

Mushrooms have become the new superfood with their many bioactive metabolites and are potential candidates in the field of herbal medicine. Since not all mushrooms can be consumed whole, their active constituents and therapeutic benefits can be had in the form of beverages specially teas or coffees..

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of medicinal food

Nematicidal Effect of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Extracts Against Haemonchus contortus.

During the previous decades, the indiscriminate use of anthelmintics for the control of gastrointestinal nematodes has generated anthelmintic resistance in different parts of the world. It is necessary to search for new sustainable control alternatives, such as the use of extracts from plants and edible mushrooms..

Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Mycobiology

Pathological Properties of Cryptococcus pseudolongus on the Mycelia and Fruit Body of Lentinula edodes.

Recently, Cryptococcus pseudolongus has been reported as a new pathogen of shiitake (Lentinula edodes). However, its pathological properties are not much known.

Skin & hydration

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide nanofiber containing pomegranate peel polyphenol/chitosan nanoparticles for control of E. coli O157:H7.

Pomegranate peel polyphenols (PPP), which are natural, safe, and green antibacterial agents, were introduced and embedded in chitosan to form stable nanoparticles. The PPP@chitosan nanoparticles (PPP@CNPs) were further electrospun into nanofibers based on Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide (PEP)..

Immune support

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiomeLiver support

Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Lipids in health and disease

Polysaccharide CM1 from Cordyceps militaris hinders adipocyte differentiation and alleviates hyperlipidemia in LDLR(+/-) hamsters.

BACKGROUND: Cordyceps militaris is cultured widely as an edible mushroom and accumulating evidence in mice have demonstrated that the polysaccharides of Cordyceps species have lipid-lowering effects..

Immune supportMetabolic healthLiver support

Yellow Morel · 2021 · Journal Article · Food & function

Polysaccharide MCP extracted from Morchella esculenta reduces atherosclerosis in LDLR-deficient mice.

The pharmaceutical application of fungal polysaccharides has been extensively studied based on their multiple biological activities. However, the effect of Morchella esculenta polysaccharides on the development of atherosclerosis remains unknown..

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers

Polysaccharides from Pleurotus eryngii: Selective extraction methodologies and their modulatory effects on THP-1 macrophages.

Polysaccharides from P. eryngii mushroom were selectively extracted using low-cost technologies (water at different conditions of temperature and pressure).

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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

Polysaccharides Obtained from Cordyceps militaris Alleviate Hyperglycemia by Regulating Gut Microbiota in Mice Fed a High-Fat/Sucrose Diet.

Polysaccharides isolated from fungus Cordyceps militaris display multi-biofunctions, such as immunostimulation, down-regulation of hyperlipidemia, and anti-cancer function. The occurrence of obesity and metabolic syndrome is related to the imbalance of gut microbiota.

Oyster Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of food processing and preservation

Possibilities of using dried oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) in the production of beef salami

This study was focused on the effect of incorporation of different levels of dried oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on some quality and sensory characteristics of beef salami as a functional ingredient. The salamis were formulated with 0% (control), 1% (A1), 3% (A2), and 5% (A3) of dried oyster mushrooms..

Immune supportCognition & nerves

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

Postharvest Drying Techniques Regulate Secondary Metabolites and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activities of Ganoderma lucidum.

Ganoderma lucidum extract is a potent traditional remedy for curing various ailments. Drying is the most important postharvest step during the processing of Ganoderma lucidum.

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

Pre-Hispanic Foods Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) and Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.) as New Alternative Ingredients for Developing Functional Cookies.

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotusostreatus), nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) and amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) are pre-Hispanic foods widely consumed in Mexico. However, there are no standard products developed with these ingredientsas functional cookies..

Enoki · 2021 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Preharvest and postharvest applications of 1-MCP affect umami taste and aroma profiles of mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes)

Umami-taste loss and unpleasant odor are the restrictive factors of consumer acceptance of mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes). Pre- and postharvest 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatments were applied to evaluate the sensory score, ethylene release, respiration rate, umami taste and aroma profiles in mushrooms at 10 °C….

Wood Ear · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Preparation of Wood Ear Medicinal Mushroom, Auricularia auricula-judae (Agaricomycetes), Melanin and Its Antioxidant Properties: Evaluation In Vitro and In Vivo.

This study investigated the extraction method of Auricularia auricula-judae melanin, focusing on the tough cell wall of the fruiting body and its free radical scavenging ability and antioxidant effects on Caenorhabditis elegans..

Skin & hydration

Wood Ear · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Preparation of Wood Ear Mushroom, Auricularia auricula-judae (Agaricomycetes), Polysaccharides by Neutral Protease and Their Antioxidant Stress Capacity.

Response surface methodology with a Box-Behnken design was used to investigate the effects of a neutral protease on Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharide (AAP) extraction yield. Four ethanol concentrations (30%, 50%, 70%, and 90%) were used to grade AAPs..

Immune support

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Production and Nutritional Composition of King Oyster Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotus eryngii (Agaricomycetes) Biomass from Brazil.

The present study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and production of mycelial biomass of Pleurotus eryngii in different culture media, formulated with infusion of purple-skinned sweet potato, glucose concentrations, and the presence or absence of yeast extract..

Metabolic health

Chaga · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Production of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity via bioconversion of wheat straw by Inonotus obliquus under submerged fermentation with the aid of a surfactant

BACKGROUND: This study investigated the effect of surfactants on wheat straw biodegradation and the growth‐associated generation of exo‐ and endo‐phenolic compounds (EPC and IPC) and antioxidant activity expression by liquid‐cultured Inonotus obliquus, an edible and medicinal mushroom, also known as a white rot….

Chaga · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Production of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity via bioconversion of wheat straw by Inonotus obliquus under submerged fermentation with the aid of a surfactant.

BACKGROUND: This study investigated the effect of surfactants on wheat straw biodegradation and the growth-associated generation of exo- and endo-phenolic compounds (EPC and IPC) and antioxidant activity expression by liquid-cultured Inonotus obliquus, an edible and medicinal mushroom, also known as a white rot….

Reishi · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Prophylactic effects of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spores in a rat model of streptozotocin-induced sporadic Alzheimer's disease.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum, Lingzhi), also known as "immortality mushroom" has been broadly used to improve health and longevity for thousands of years in Asia.

Cognition & nerves

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nerves

Chaga · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Protective Effects of Chaga Medicinal Mushroom, Inonotus obliquus (Agaricomycetes), Extract on β-Amyloid-Induced Neurotoxicity in PC12 Cells and Aging Rats: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies.

Modulation of β-amyloid (Aβ)-induced neurotoxicity has emerged as a possible therapeutic approach to ameliorate the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of Inonotus obliquus extracts (IOEs) on Aβ-induced neurotoxicity in cultured rat pheochromocytoma….

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

Proteome Analysis and In Vitro Antiviral, Anticancer and Antioxidant Capacities of the Aqueous Extracts of Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus ostreatus Edible Mushrooms.

In this study, we examined aqueous extracts of the edible mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) and Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom). Proteome analysis was conducted using LC-Triple TOF-MS and showed the expression of 753 proteins by Pleurotus ostreatus, and 432 proteins by Lentinula edodes..

OncologyRespiratory

Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Relationship between flavor and energy status in shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) harvested at different developmental stages.

To understand the relationship between flavor and energy, the flavor, energy, and enzyme activity related to energy metabolism in shiitake mushrooms harvested at different developmental stages were investigated..

Chaga · 2021 · Research Article · Frontiers in pharmacology

Renal Protective Effects of Inonotus obliquus on High-Fat Diet/Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Kidney Disease Rats: Biochemical, Color Doppler Ultrasound and Histopathological Evidence.

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the current leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Inonotus obliquus (chaga), a medicinal fungus, has been used in treatment of diabetes..

Metabolic health

Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Computational and structural biotechnology journal

RNA-Seq-based high-resolution linkage map reveals the genetic architecture of fruiting body development in shiitake mushroom, Lentinula edodes.

Fruiting body development (FBD) of mushroom-forming fungi has attracted tremendous interest. However, the genetic and molecular basis of FBD is poorly known.

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Roles of Small Subunits of Laccase (ssPOXA3a/b) in Laccase Production by Pleurotus eryngii var. ferulae.

The small subunit, ssPOXA3a/b, and the large subunit, POXA3, are indispensable components of typical heterodimeric laccase (Lacc2) in white rot fungi. However, the enzymatic and biological functions of ssPOXA3a/b remain unclear..

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

Lion's Mane · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Screening and Comparison of Anti-Intestinal Inflammatory Activities of Three Polysaccharides from the Mycelium of Lion's Mane Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Agaricomycetes).

Three major polysaccharides (wHEP-1, wHEP-2, and wHEP-3) were isolated from the mycelium of Hericium erinaceus. This study assessed their chemical and physical properties, molecular weight, monosaccharide compositions, and anti-ulcerative colitis ability to protect Caco-2 cells from lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced….

King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum improves the antioxidant activity and flavor properties of fermented Pleurotus eryngii.

The effects of selenium (Se) addition methods on antioxidant activity and flavor properties of fermented Pleurotus eryngii (P. eryngii) using Lactobacillus plantarum (L.

Gut & microbiome

Reishi · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of medicinal food

Self-Medication with Ganoderma lucidum ("Reishi") to Combat Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: A Single Case Study.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease for which only symptomatic treatments, mainly focused on motor symptoms. In contrast, conventional pharmacological treatments do not address cognitive impairment and emotional dysfunction..

Cognition & nerves