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Tlayudas, a variant of tortillas, are a highly consumed and low-cost traditional Mexican food, typical of the Oaxaca region. We developed new functional food products from tlayudas (T) containing standardised hydroalcoholic extracts (T + Gl-1 and T + Gl-2) of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Gl) from Mexico..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Characteristics of lipid accumulation induced by high-altitude environment improve the total antioxidant capacity of Ophiocordyceps sinensis.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional supplement, which is rich in functional components beneficial to health. The biosynthesis of these components is affected by environment factors, especially lipids..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Characterization of the Enzymatic and Biosorption Processes Involved in the Decolorization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dye by Pleurotus ostreatus Pellets.

Synthetic dyes are highly recalcitrant and are discharged in large volumes in industrial wastewater, which represents a serious environmental pollution problem. Biological methods for dye degradation are a potentially effective option for these synthetic products..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Chemical composition of Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, and Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom biomass: Deciphering their rich α-glucan composition and nutritional value

This study provides the first comprehensive characterization of the Trametes versicolor (TV), Hericium erinaceus (HE), and Pleurotus ostreatus (PO) biomasses, emphasizing their abundant α-glucan content and the presence of (1→4)-β-glucans..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Industrial crops and products

Chitosan oligosaccharide-modified Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium for microplastic removal based on the green design concept

Microplastic particles are new pollutants that are difficult to recycle or biodegrade. Therefore, the development of an efficient and sustainable removal method is an urgent societal need..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Chitosan/collagen films loaded with Pleurotus ostreatus polysaccharide-epigallocatechin gallate conjugates with excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activities for pork preservation.

The purpose of this study was to develop a multifunctional active food packaging composite films to solve the environmental and health problems of traditional petroleum-based plastic packaging and for food preservation..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Research Article · Biomacromolecules

Chitosan/Trametes versicolor Laccase Nanostructures with Modulated Catalytic Activity.

Polymer/enzyme nanoassemblies are a class of nanomaterials of increasing interest for the medical, industrial, or environmental fields. This study comprises a thorough scrutiny of the formation of nanoassemblies between Trametes versicolor laccase and a polysaccharide, chitosan, employing various experimental and….

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Organic letters

Chizhiaroterpenoids A-C: Benzofused Rearranged Lanostane-Type Triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum.

Chizhiaroterpenoids A-C (1-3), three unprecedented skeletal benzofused lanostane-type triterpenoids with unprecedented 6/6/6/6/6 (1), 6/6/6/6/7 (2), and 6/6/6/5/6 (3) ring systems, were isolated from Ganoderma lucidum. Their biosynthetic pathways were proposed..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Chromosome-Level Genome Announcement of the Monokaryotic Pleurotus ostreatus Strain PC80.

Pleurotus ostreatus is a widely cultivated edible fungus in China, renowned for its rich nutritional composition and diverse medicinal compounds. However, the quality of the currently published P.

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Open journal of medical microbiology

Clinical Isolate of Candida tropicalis from a Patient in North Carolina: Identification, Whole-Genome Sequence Analysis, and Anticandidal Activity of Ganoderma lucidum.

In North Carolina, candida infections are on the rise and pose a significant threat to human health in clinical settings. In addition, the rise of resistance to antifungal drugs has only heightened this concern.

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Chaga · 2025 · Journal Article · Food Hydrocolloids

Co-microencapsulation of Lactobacillus paracasei and Inonotus obliquus polysaccharide in alginate system: Physicochemical and functional properties

In this study, sodium alginate (SA) was used as shell material, and Lactobacillus paracasei JY062/Inonotus obliquus polysaccharide (IOP) were used as core material (JY062-IOP/SA). The microcapsules were prepared by polymer gel technology and analyzed by SEM, FTIR, TGA and XRD..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of functional foods

Coenzyme Q0, a quinone derivative from Antrodia camphorata, triggered ROS-mediated cytoprotective autophagy in human promyelocytic leukemia cells

Our previous investigation revealed that Coenzyme Q₀ (CoQ₀), a quinone derivative from Antrodia camphorata, triggered ROS-dependent voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC-1)-mediated apoptosis in human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) cells..

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Combined Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses of the Response of Ganoderma lucidum to Elevated CO2.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a key environmental factor that regulates the morphology of fruiting bodies in edible fungi. High CO2 concentrations often lead to the formation of antler-shaped abnormal fruiting bodies in Ganoderma lucidum.

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Comparative Effects of Putrescine, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, and Methyl Jasmonate on Postharvest Quality and Storage Life of Pleurotus ostreatus.

This study was carried out to determine the effects of exogenous putrescine, salicylic acid, citric acid, and methyl jasmonate treatments at different doses (0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, and 2.0 mM) after harvest on quality properties, storage period, and nutrient content in Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom species, which ranks second….

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Comparative study on the therapeutic potential of aqueous extracts from commercially cultivated Agaricus bisporus and Lentinula edodes in Sri Lanka: antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, and antibacterial properties.

BACKGROUND: Mushrooms have long been recognized as rich sources of bioactive compounds. Among edible mushrooms, Agaricus bisporus and Lentinula edodes are highly valued for their nutritional and medicinal profiles..

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Snow Fungus · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Comparative transcriptome analyses and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated functional study of Tfsdh1 reveal insights into the interaction between Tremella fuciformis and Annulohypoxylon stygium.

Tremella fuciformis, a famous edible and medicinal fungus, completes its life cycle in nature with the companion fungus Annulohypoxylon stygium. Although previous studies have initially explored the molecular mechanisms underlying this interaction, related pathways and genes in T..

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Clinical diabetes: a publication of the American Diabetes Association

Comparing the Effects of Ganoderma lucidum and Kombucha Mushrooms on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This randomized clinical trial compared the effects of Ganoderma lucidum and kombucha mushrooms on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. After the intervention, there were significant differences among the G..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Comparison of the Conventional, Chemical, and Ultrasound Extraction of Crude Polysaccharides and Their Properties from Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler.

This study aimed to compare the efficiency of four extraction methods, hot water (HW), hot alkaline (HA), ultrasound-assisted water (UW), and ultrasound-assisted alkaline (UA), for extracting crude β-glucan from Lentinula edodes, focusing on yield, functionality, and antidiabetic potential..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Journal Article · Tree physiology

Constitutive chemical defense mechanism of inner bark of Sorbus commixta against Trametes versicolor.

Tree bark is a crucial tissue that defends tree stems from invasions by microorganisms. However, our understanding of the constitutive chemical defense mechanisms of the tree barks remains limited.

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Consumption of Tlayudas (Tortillas) Containing Standardized Extracts from Mexican Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Increases the Expression of Antioxidant Genes in C57BL/6 Mice Fed a High-Cholesterol Diet.

Maize is relevant part of Mexican food and culture. Tlayudas are a regional variant of tortillas from Oaxaca region.

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Continuous Ingestion of a Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinula edodes Mycelia Suppresses Spontaneous Carcinogenesis in a Murine Model

AHCC®, a standardized extract of cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia, suppresses the proliferation of both cancer cell line-derived and patient-derived xenografts transplanted into mice. However, the mechanism of action underlying the suppressive effect of AHCC on spontaneous carcinogenesis remains unclear..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies

Cricket powder (Acheta domesticus) nutritional and techno-functional properties and effects of solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus and Rhizopus oligosporus

House cricket emerges as a sustainable source of protein as an alternative to traditional sources of animal origin. This work studied the nutritional and techno-functional properties of a commercial cricket powder, as well as the effect of its solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus (PF) and Rhizopus….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · FEMS microbiology letters

CRISPR/Cas9-directed disruption of wc-2 leads to the absence of fruiting body development in Pleurotus ostreatus.

Light, particularly blue light, is a key environmental factor that induces fruiting in certain agaricomycetes. In this study, we characterized mutant strains of Pleurotus ostreatus with disrupted wc-2, which encodes one of the white-collar proteins, Wc-2, to investigate the role of light in fruiting in P.

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · World J Microbiol Biotechnol

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in Ganoderma lucidum: recent advances and biotechnological opportunities

Ganoderma lucidum is a well-known traditional medicinal mushroom that has attracted considerable attention due to its potential as a promising cell factory for producing high-value bioactive compounds. However, conventional methods for the genetic manipulation of G..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · BMC microbiology

Culture-dependent and -independent analyses reveal unique community structure and function in the external mycelial cortices of Ophiocordyceps sinensis.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis, also known as DongChong XiaCao (DCXC) in China, is a complex of the parasitic fungus Hirsutella sinensis and its caterpillars host living in extreme alpine environments on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Wild resources of O..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Industrial crops and products

Cytology, transcriptomics, and proteomics analyses revealed selenium accumulation mechanisms and nutritional quality changes at sodium selenite in Lentinula edodes

Lentinula edodes is one of the most popular edible mushrooms worldwide, with remarkable potential for selenium (Se) biofortification. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying Se stress in L.

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Data fusion strategy for rapid prediction of glyceryl trioleate and polysaccharide content in Ganoderma lucidum spore powder based on near-infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging

Glyceryl trioleate and polysaccharide are key components in Ganoderma lucidum spore powder (GLSP), which is highly valued for its nutritional value. Traditional methods for assessing these contents are often destructive and time-consuming, while non-destructive techniques like near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and….

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Chaga · 2025 · Research Article · Polymers

Design and Evaluation of a Inonotus obliquus-AgNP-Maltodextrin Delivery System: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Potential.

Inonotus obliquus, a medicinal mushroom valued for its bioactive compounds, has not been previously characterized from Romanian sources. This study presents the first comprehensive chemical and biological screening of I..

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Development and Characterization of Mycelium-Based Composite Using Agro-Industrial Waste and Ganoderma lucidum as Insulating Material.

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives, utilizing fungal mycelium as a natural binder for agro-industrial residues. This study focuses on developing an MBC based on abundant waste in Colombia, pith Arboloco (A) (Montanoa quadrangularis), a plant endemic to the Colombian-Venezuelan….

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Zhu Ling · 2025 · Research Article · Microorganisms

Different Symbiotic Species of Armillaria Affect the Yield and Active Compound Contents of Polyporus umbellatus.

Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus primarily used for diuresis, with its sclerotium serving as the medicinal component. The growth and development of sclerotia are reliant on a symbiotic relationship with Armillaria..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Dose-Dependent Effects of LED UV-C on Shelf Life and Quality of Shiitake Mushrooms

Abstract Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are valued for their nutritional and bioactive compounds but suffer rapid quality deterioration postharvest due to high moisture and microbial activity..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Journal Article · Food Bioscience

Dynamic analysis of terpenoids in Hericium erinaceus liquid-fermented mycelium by non-targeted metabolomics and their mechanisms against Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis

Biosynthetic functional food ingredients represent an innovative strategy within the food industry. The fruiting bodies of Hericium erinaceus have traditionally been utilized as an adjunctive treatment for gastric ulcers.

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Food chemistry: X

Dynamic changes of nutrients, isoflavone composition and antioxidant activities during liquid-state fermentation of soybean embryo homogenate by Ganoderma lucidum.

This study aims to explore compositional changes of oligosaccharides, amino-type nitrogen, free amino acids volatile compounds, isoflavones, total phenol, total flavonoid, and antioxidant capacities during liquid-state fermentation (LSF) of soybean embryo homogenate (SEH) by Ganoderma lucidum to improve usability as….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Discover nano

Eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO, CuO, and ZnO/CuO nanoparticles using extract of spent Pleurotus ostreatus substrate, and their antioxidant and anticancer activities.

Biosynthesis techniques for nanomaterials have advanced significantly, promoting eco-friendly synthesis chemistry as a sustainable alternative to conventional methods..

Oncology

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Enoki · 2025 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Effect of Flammulina velutipes polysaccharidees on the quality and digestibility of fresh wet rice noodles: A study perspective from physicochemical and postprandial glucose homeostasis in vivo.

This study investigated the effects of alkali-extracted Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides (AEFP) on the physicochemical properties, starch digestibility, and glycemic response of fresh wet rice noodles (WRN)..

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum to Produce Functional Chocolate: Physicochemical, Textural and Sensory Properties.

Functional chocolate was developed by incorporating various concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) of Ganoderma lucidum (GL). Proximate chemical analysis, total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC), as well as antioxidant and antitumor activity of chocolate samples, were measured at day 1 and….

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum water extract on flavor volatiles and quality characteristics of set-type yogurt.

This study investigated the effects of several concentrations of Ganoderma lucidum water extract (GLWE) (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 %) on set-type yogurt's flavor volatiles as well as the physicochemical, textural, and antioxidant activities of the yogurt during storage..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Journal Article · Cryo letters

Effect of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides on the cryopreservation of bull semen.

BACKGROUND: The field of sperm cryopreservation requires the search for and development of new effective cryopreservatives with low toxicity. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of bull spermatozoa subjected to freezing and storage at -80 degree C for 28 days in a diluent with the….

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Enoki · 2025 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Effect of modifications on structure, physicochemical properties and lead ions adsorption behavior of dietary fiber of Flammulina velutipes.

The health effects of dietary fiber have been widely concerned, which are closely related to physicochemical properties. This study focused on soluble dietary fiber of Flammulina velutipes (FDF), evaluated the effects of modifications on structural characterization, the physicochemical properties and the heavy metal….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · South African journal of botany

Effect of preservation techniques on the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, and glucose adsorption capacity of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)

The growing demand for foods with enhanced shelf life and nutritional value has driven the rapid expansion of processed food products, often outpacing natural alternatives..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Meat science

Effect of sodium and starch reduction on nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorial properties of mortadella added with Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus ostreatus by-products

High sodium intake is a major global health concern, driving the search for alternatives in processed foods (Riis, Lassen, Bjoernsbo, Toft, & Trolle, 2022). Edible mushroom stems, which account for up to 20 % of mushroom production, are rich in umami compounds..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Meat science

Effect of sodium and starch reduction on nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorial properties of mortadella added with Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus ostreatus by-products.

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Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Effect of soluble dietary fiber extracted from Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler on lipid metabolism and liver protection in mice on high-fat diet.

With the increasing annual production of Lentinula edodes, the residues of Lentinus edodes are mass produced and wasted every year. In order to further explore the added value and effective utilization of Lentinus edodes, we studied the lipid-lowering efficacy and liver protective effect of Lentinus edodes soluble….

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Snow Fungus · 2025 · Research Article · Ultrasonics sonochemistry

Effect of ultrasound pretreatment on the drying characteristics and quality of Tremella fuciformis under heat pump drying.

To enhance the heat pump drying (HPD) efficiency and quality of Tremella fuciformis (T. fuciformis), this study employed ultrasound pretreatment and evaluated its effects on drying behavior and product attributes at various ultrasound intensities [0.00 (the control group, CK), 0.20, 0.34, 0.54, and 0.74 W/g]..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Effect of ultrasound synergistic pH shift modification treatment on Hericium erinaceus protein structure and its application in 3D printing.

This study investigates the effects of ultrasound synergistic pH shift modification on the structural and functional properties of Hericium erinaceus (HE) proteins..

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Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Effect of water-soluble antimicrobial films of carboxymethyl chitosan containing pearl powder and Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides on strawberry fresh-keeping.

Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFPS) extracted from an edible fungus, with abundant hydrophilic groups, possess biological activities such as antioxidant, moisturizing, and immune-enhancing effects..

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Cryobiology

Effect on viability and yield on Pleurotus pulmonarius and Ganoderma lucidum after 3 years of cryopreservation without cryoprotectants.

Due to their importance in various fields such biotechnology, medicine, food science, preserving microorganisms effectively is essential. This study investigated cryopreservation of the edible fungus Pleurotus pulmonarius and the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, for three years at -80 °C in sorghum grains without….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Effective decolorization and detoxification of single and mixed dyes of different structural types by a laccase LAC-Yang1 purified from Pleurotus ostreatus strain Yang1.

This study systematically investigated the decolorization and detoxification abilities of a laccase LAC-Yang1, purifeid from white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus, for single and mixed dyes, to obtain deeper insights into and utilize the potential of laccases in degrading and detoxifying various dye types..

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Enoki · 2025 · Research Article · BMC veterinary research

Effects of flammulina velutipes stipe wastes on egg performance, cecum microbiota, intestinal barrier and serum immune response of laying hens.

BACKGROUND: Improving production performance and health is the key goal of laying hens farming. This experiment was conducted to examine the effects of Flammulina velutipes stipe wastes (FVW) on the performance of laying hens by regulating cecum microbiota, intestinal barrier and immune response..

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Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Die Naturwissenschaften

Effects of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide on learning and memory impairment and intestinal flora in mice with D-galactose-induced aging.

Learning and memory impairment is one of the main manifestations of cognitive impairment. Gut flora can affect cognitive function and behavior through the gut-brain axis.

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