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Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pleurotus eryngii in Mushroom Science and Biotechnology in 2021. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Review · Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology

[Advances in biosynthesis of cordycepin from Cordyceps militaris].

Cordycepin as the main active ingredient of Cordyceps militaris, a traditional medicinal fungus in China, has many physiological functions such as anti-cancer, anti-tumor and anti-virus activity. The most potential route for effective cordycepin production has been considered as liquid fermentation of C..

OncologyEnergy & fatigueMetabolic healthRespiratory

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Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Review · Nutrients

Antitumor, Anti-Inflammatory and Antiallergic Effects of Agaricus blazei Mushroom Extract and the Related Medicinal Basidiomycetes Mushrooms, Hericium erinaceus and Grifola frondosa: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.

Since the 1980s, medicinal effects have been documented in scientific studies with the related Basidiomycota mushrooms Agaricus blazei Murill (AbM), Hericium erinaceus (HE) and Grifola frondosa (GF) from Brazilian and Eastern traditional medicine..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesGut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2020 · Review · The Journal of antibiotics

Bioactive small secondary metabolites from the mushrooms Lentinula edodes and Flammulina velutipes.

Mushrooms have been attracting attention as a source of bioactive compounds for the development of dietary supplements and medicines. Many researchers have reported pharmacological effects of edible mushrooms, and have isolated and identified bioactive substances..

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Review · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Can Cordyceps cicadae be used as an alternative to Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps sinensis? - A review.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cordyceps cicadae (Mig.) Massee is one of the oldest and well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its uses recorded as far back as the 5th century A.D. For centuries, C..

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King Oyster · 2020 · Review · International journal of biological macromolecules

Extraction, structure and bioactivities of the polysaccharides from Pleurotus eryngii: A review.

Pleurotus eryngii (also known as king trumpet mushroom or king oyster mushroom) is an edible mushroom cultivated widely in many regions of the world. Polysaccharides from P.

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Reishi · 2020 · Review · International journal of biological macromolecules

Molecular mechanisms of bioactive polysaccharides from Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi), a review.

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as "Lingzhi" in Chinese, are well-known medicinal mushrooms. Lingzhi has been used in traditional Chinese herbal medicines for more than two thousand years.

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Review · Frontiers in pharmacology

Trends in the Immunomodulatory Effects of Cordyceps militaris: Total Extracts, Polysaccharides and Cordycepin.

Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) is a fungus with a long history of widespread use in folk medicine, and its biological and medicinal functions are well studied.

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Cordyceps · 2019 · Review · International journal of biological macromolecules

Advance in Cordyceps militaris (Linn) Link polysaccharides: Isolation, structure, and bioactivities: A review.

Cordyceps militaris is a unique and precious medical fungus in Chinese Cordyceps, which has been widely used as the traditional medicines or as biocontrol agents against pests in China for centuries..

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Cordyceps · 2019 · Review · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Advances in research on Cordyceps militaris degeneration.

As a highly valued fungus, Cordyceps militaris has been widely used all over the world. Although the wild resources of C.

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Agarikon · 2019 · Review · Mycology

Antimicrobial properties of Fomitopsis officinalis in the light of its bioactive metabolites: a review.

Fomitopsis officinalis, also known as Laricifomes officinalis, is a medicinal polypore used for millennia (Agarikon) to contrast several diseases, particularly the pulmonary ones..

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Lion's Mane · 2019 · Review · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

Recent developments in Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides: extraction, purification, structural characteristics and biological activities.

Hericium erinaceus (H. erinaceus), an edible mushroom with medicinal value, has a long history of usage in China and other oriental countries.

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Maitake · 2019 · Review · Progress in molecular biology and translational science

The biological activities of the antitumor drug Grifola frondosa polysaccharide.

Grifola frondosa, a polypore fungus that grows at the base of trees, is an edible and medicinal mushroom with a large fruiting body characterized by overlapping caps..

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Zhu Ling · 2019 · Review · Progress in molecular biology and translational science

The efficacy of Polyporus Umbellatus polysaccharide in treating hepatitis B in China.

Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharide (PUPS) has been identified as the major bioactive component in the mushroom Polyporus umbellatus that has immuno-enhancing, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective activities..

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Lion's Mane · 2019 · Review · International journal of molecular sciences

Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder.

Depression is a common and severe neuropsychiatric disorder that is one of the leading causes of global disease burden. Although various anti-depressants are currently available, their efficacies are barely adequate and many have side effects..

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Reishi · 2017 · Review Article · Aging and disease

Emerging Roles of Ganoderma Lucidum in Anti-Aging.

Ganoderma lucidum is a white-rot fungus that has been viewed as a traditional Chinese tonic for promoting health and longevity. It has been revealed that several extractions from Ganoderma lucidum, such as Ethanol extract, aqueous extract, mycelia extract, water soluble extract of the culture medium of Ganoderma….

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Cordyceps · 2017 · Review Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Entomopathogenicity and Biological Attributes of Himalayan Treasured Fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Yarsagumba).

Members of the entomophagous fungi are considered very crucial in the fungal domain relative to their natural phenomenon and economic perspectives; however, inadequate knowledge of their mechanisms of interaction keeps them lagging behind in parallel studies of fungi associated with agro-ecology, forest pathology and….

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Lion's Mane · 2017 · Review · International journal of biological macromolecules

Structures, biological activities, and industrial applications of the polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane) mushroom: A review.

Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers., also known as Yamabushitake, Houtou and Lion's Mane, is capable of fortifying the spleen and nourishing the stomach, tranquilizing the mind, and fighting cancer. Over the past decade, it has been demonstrated that H..

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Chaga · 2016 · Review · Biomeditsinskaia khimiia

[Composition and biological activity of triterpenes and steroids from Inonotus obliquus (chaga)].

Data on the chemical composition of triterpenic and steroid compounds, isolated from the chaga mushroom grown in natural environment or in a synthetic culture have been summarized..

Oncology

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Cordyceps · 2016 · Review · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

[Indiscriminate use of Latin name for natural Cordyceps sinensis insect-fungi complex and multiple Ophiocordyceps sinensis fungi].

Natural Cordyceps sinensis(Dongchongxiacao) is an insect-fungi complex containing multiple Ophiocordyceps sinensis(≡Cordyceps sinensis) fungi and dead body of larva of the family of Hepialidae. But natural C.

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Cordyceps · 2016 · Review · Phytotherapy research: PTR

The Mechanisms of Pharmacological Activities of Ophiocordyceps sinensis Fungi.

The entomopathogenic fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis, formerly known as Cordyceps sinensis, has long been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of many illnesses. In recent years its usage has increased dramatically because of the improvement of people's living standard and the emphasis on health..

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Mesima · 2016 · Review · Fitoterapia

Traditional uses, fermentation, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Phellinus linteus: A review.

Medicinal mushroom Phellinus linteus ("Sanghuang" in Chinese, ) is a famous fungus which is widely used in China, Korea, and other Asian countries. As a traditional Chinese medicine with a 2000-year long history, medicinal applications of Phellinus linteus mainly include treating hemorrhage, hemostasis and diseases….

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Yellow Morel · 2026 · Journal Article · Scientific reports

A comparative study of the phenolic compounds and antioxidant potential of Morchella elata Fr. and Morchella esculenta (L).Pers.

Wild, edible lamb's ear mushrooms (Morchella spp.) are highly nutritious and have a distinctive aroma, making them popular worldwide. This study compared the nutritional composition and bioactive constituents of Morchella elata Fr.

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology

A Ganoderma lucidum Extract Improves Mitochondrial Function in Aging Skin and Promotes Wound Healing.

PURPOSE: This study investigates whether Ganoderma lucidum extract (GLE) can enhance mitochondrial function to promote wound healing in aging skin. METHODS: Natural senescent human foreskin fibroblasts (BJ) were treated with varying concentrations of GLE, and safe concentrations were determined using the cell counting….

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Yellow Morel · 2026 · Journal Article · Food Research International

A novel Fucose-specific lectin from Morchella esculenta modulates gut-liver Axis to alleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Morchella esculenta is an underexplored source of lectins with diverse bioactivities. In this study, a novel fucose-specific lectin (MEP5) was isolated from M.

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Yellow Morel · 2026 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

A novel Fucose-specific lectin from Morchella esculenta modulates gut-liver Axis to alleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Morchella esculenta is an underexplored source of lectins with diverse bioactivities. In this study, a novel fucose-specific lectin (MEP5) was isolated from M.

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

A review of Ganoderma lucidum: Cultivation, active ingredients and its application as functional ingredients

Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal and edible fungus with active components possessing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties, has attracted global attention and been extensively cultivated since the 1970s..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2026 · Journal Article · Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

A Unique CYP450 Enzyme Unlocks Antrodia Camphorata Lanostane Triterpenoid Diversity Through Oxidation and Skeletal Rearrangement.

Lanostane triterpenoids, key therapeutic components of medicinal mushrooms, such as rare Antrodia camphorata, face heterologous biosynthesis barriers due to the lack of enzymes for essential C21/C15 oxidation and skeletal rearrangement, limiting access to these rare therapeutics..

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Snow Fungus · 2026 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Absorption, Stability, and Bioactivity of Fungal-Derived Hyaluronic Acid from Tremella fuciformis in a Sequential In Vitro Multi-Barrier Model.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in medical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications, yet the systemic fate of orally administered HA, particularly non-animal forms, remains poorly characterised..

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Discover oncology

Additive anti-tumor and immunomodulatory effects of Sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and anti-PD-L1 antibody in lung cancer mice.

BACKGROUND: The therapeutic efficacy of programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitors in lung cancer management remains suboptimal..

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Lion's Mane · 2026 · Research Article · Poultry science

Alleviation of heat stress-induced jejunal injury in ducks by Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide.

Heat stress (HS) poses a major challenge to the poultry industry, and Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (HEP), with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, shows potential to mitigate HS-induced intestinal barrier damage..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · BMC complementary medicine and therapies

An integrated strategy for screening Q-markers and elucidating anti-fibrotic mechanisms of Ganoderma lucidum.

BACKGROUND: Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a medicinal mushroom known for its hepatoprotective effects against various liver diseases.

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Research Article · Biology

Analysis of Codon Usage Bias Between Entomopathogenic Fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Its Host, Thitarodes xiaojinensis.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis, a fungus parasitic on insects, attracts interest due to its unique medicinal applications and complex ecological interactions. The potential relationship between codon usage bias and the parasitic relationship between O..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Mycobiology

Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds and Comparison of Heat Resistance Related Gene Expression in Pleurotus ostreatus Under Heat Stress.

Heat stress induces oxidative stress in Pleurotus ostreatus (P. ostreatus), inhibiting the growth of both mycelium and fruiting bodies.

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Phytochemistry

Anti-influenza virus activities of triterpenes from the antler-shaped fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum.

Ganoderma, a famous fungus, has traditionally been used in China for thousands of years. Fourteen previously undescribed triterpenes were isolated from the antler-shaped fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Veterinary research communications

Antifibrotic action of medicinal mushrooms Ganoderma lucidum and Polyporus umbellatus in MDCK and CRFK cells.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats, characterized by progressive renal dysfunction and interstitial fibrosis. Renal fibrosis is primarily driven by epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) mediated by transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)..

Oncology

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Shiitake · 2026 · Research Article · Scientific reports

Artificial intelligence-assisted optimization of Lentinula edodes extracts for enhanced bioactive profile and therapeutic potential.

In this study, extraction parameters to increase the biological activities of Lentinula edodes extracts were optimized using both Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm (ANN-GA) hybrid models..

Oncology

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Almond Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Animal feed science and technology

Astragalus polysaccharide and Agaricus Blazei polysaccharides improve growth performance, meat quality and health status of lambs via rescheduling the rumen microbiota

Since the banning of antibiotics, the use of green feed additives has become crucial for the healthy farming of mutton sheep. Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) and Agaricus Blazei polysaccharides (ABP) exhibit various functions such as antioxidation, immunomodulation, and meat quality improvement..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Microbiology (Reading, England)

Basidiomycete-specific chitin synthase genes have clade-specific roles in cell wall formation and hyphal development in Pleurotus ostreatus.

Chitin, an essential structural component of most fungal cell walls, is produced by transmembrane proteins called chitin synthases (CHSs). Our previous study identified novel basidiomycete-specific chss (chsb) clades (BI-BIII) and suggested functional differences between the chsb genes of clade BII and BIII..

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Snow Fungus · 2026 · Research Article · NPJ science of food

Beyond conventional drying: improving the quality of dried Tremella fuciformis via a heat-integrated pretreatment.

Hot-air drying (HAD) of Tremella fuciformis often results in poor rehydration capacity, yellowing, and long preparation times, which significantly reduce its industrial and consumer value. This study introduces a heat-integrated pretreatment (HIP) as a simple and viable strategy to improve the quality of dried T..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Biometals: an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine

Bioaccumulation and nutritional impact of fluoride in Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus djamor with human health risk assessment.

Pleurotus species are nutritionally rich fungi, yet their potential to bioaccumulate environmental fluoride (F⁻) necessitates careful scientific evaluation further..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology

Bioactive metabolites in Hypsizygus marmoreus spent substrate enhanced Pleurotus ostreatus growth.

The rapid accumulation of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) presents a critical environmental challenge globally, but efficient and cost-effective recycling approaches remain limited..

Metabolic health

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Biocatalytic transformation of Ganoderma lucidum by porcine pancreatic lipase in hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents.

Enzyme applications in industry are often limited by low stability, poor reusability and challenging recovery. This study presents a sustainable strategy for enhancing enzyme performance by immobilizing porcine pancreatic lipase (PPL) onto Ganoderma lucidum using a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (HDES) as a….

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Phytochemistry

Bsglucidines A-I: Eight previously undescribed meroterpenoids and a des-D-steroid from Ganoderma lucidum with anti-renal fibrotic activities.

Eight previously undescribed Ganoderma meroterpenoids (GMs) including four enantiomeric bsglucidines A-D (1 and 3-5), two 6/6/6 and two 6/5/6 scaffold meroterpenoids bsglucidines F-I (7-10), an ergosteroid bsglucidine E (6), and one known GM cochlearol O (2) were isolated from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum….

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry

Cadmium inhibits hSMUG1-mediated uracil excision: quantitative analysis and mitigation by Ganoderma lucidum extracts.

Cadmium is a pervasive environmental carcinogen known to disrupt multiple DNA repair pathways, yet its direct impact on uracil base excision repair enzyme activity remains unclear..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Meat science

Cap and stipe extracts from Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms reveal differences in enhancing the quality and stability of beef burgers during frozen storage

Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of whole Pleurotus ostreatus (P. ostreatus) mushrooms and mushroom-derived ingredients as natural antioxidants in meat products.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Meat science

Cap and stipe extracts from Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms reveal differences in enhancing the quality and stability of beef burgers during frozen storage.

Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of whole Pleurotus ostreatus (P. ostreatus) mushrooms and mushroom-derived ingredients as natural antioxidants in meat products.

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Characterization of a New Biocomposite Based on Bioactive Compounds from Ganoderma lucidum and Jellyfish Collagen Destined for In Vitro Evaluation of Antitumor Effects in the Oral Cavity.

Background/Objectives: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a major therapeutic challenge due to treatment-related toxicity and impaired oral tissue regeneration..

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Maitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of dairy science

Characterization of the gel-binding mechanism of Grifola frondosa polysaccharide and polymerized whey protein by simultaneous rheology and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and its application in yogurt.

The study aimed to develop and characterize composite hydrogels composed of polymerized whey protein (PWP, 10% wt/vol) and Grifola frondosa polysaccharide (GFP, 0%-4% wt/vol) as a natural functional additive for yogurt..

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Mesima · 2026 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Characterization of the Hydrogel-Binding Mechanism of Phellinus linteus Polysaccharides and Polymerized Whey Protein by SR-IR Technology and Its Application in Goat Milk Yogurt.

The development of natural biopolymers to improve the structural and textural defects of whey protein in acidic dairy products is of great interest. This study investigated the interaction between Phellinus linteus polysaccharides (PLPs) and heat-induced polymerized whey protein (PWP), and its application in goat milk….

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