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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

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1,947
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53
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2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi

Ganoderma lucidum

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1,830
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60
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2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi

Trametes versicolor

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1,828
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41
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2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu

Lentinula edodes

Studies
1,766
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60
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2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club

Cordyceps militaris

Studies
1,635
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67
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2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

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1,576
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59
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2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM

Agaricus blazei

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1,441
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54
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2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom

Flammulina velutipes

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1,403
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47
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2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii

Pleurotus eryngii

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1,278
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60
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2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods

Grifola frondosa

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1,276
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48
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2026
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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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2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake

Hericium erinaceus

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862
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67
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2026
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Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

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738
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65
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2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang

Phellinus linteus

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722
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58
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2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih

Antrodia camphorata

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496
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63
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2026
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Nameko · Nametake

Pholiota microspora

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421
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29
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2026
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Yellow Morel

Morchella esculenta

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392
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42
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2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore

Polyporus umbellatus

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263
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55
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2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage

Auricularia auricula-judae

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254
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51
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2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk

Fomitopsis officinalis

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47
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55
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2026
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Zhu Ling · 2004 · English Abstract · Xi bao yu fen zi mian yi xue za zhi = Chinese journal of cellular and molecular immunology

[The effect of polyporus umbellatus polysaccharide on the immunosuppression property of culture supernatant of S180 cells].

AIM: To investigate the effect of polyporus umbellatus polysaccharide (PUPS) on the immunosuppression property of tumor cell line S180 culture supernatant. METHODS: The inhibitory effects of the culture supernatant of S180 cells in the presence or absence of PUPS on the ConA-induced mouse splenocyte proliferation,….

OncologyImmune support
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · FEMS microbiology letters

Anti-inflammatory activity of the extracts from mycelia of Antrodia camphorata cultured with water-soluble fractions from five different Cinnamomum species.

We have previously reported that polysaccharides extracted from fruiting bodies or cultured mycelia of Antrodia camphorata exhibit an anti-hepatitis B virus effect..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueLiver support
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Toxicology and applied pharmacology

Antitumor effects of the partially purified polysaccharides from Antrodia camphorata and the mechanism of its action.

Antrodia camphorata is a popular folk medicine that has attracted great attention due to its fame for antitumor activity against cancer. However, there is little information available about its action.

OncologyImmune support
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Mesima · 2004 · Case Reports · Urologia internationalis

Dramatic remission of hormone refractory prostate cancer achieved with extract of the mushroom, Phellinus linteus.

At present, there is no distinctly effective treatment for hormone refractory prostate cancer. We describe a hormone refractory prostate cancer patient with rapidly progressive bone metastasis who showed dramatic response to intake of an extract from the mushroom, Phellinus linteus..

Oncology
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Enoki · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Effect of a Pore-Forming Protein Derived from Flammulina velutipes on the Caco-2 Intestinal Epithelial Cell Monolayer

We have previously found a transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER)-decreasing protein derived from Flammulina velutipes, which was revealed to be identical to flammutoxin (FTX) that is known as a hemolytic pore-forming protein..

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiome
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta medica

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of zhankuic acids isolated from the fruiting bodies of Antrodia camphorata.

We have previously shown that a concentrated ethanol extract of the fruiting bodies of Antrodia camphorata exhibited immunomodulating effects in human leukocytes and fourteen compounds including zhankuic acids A, B, C, and antcin K were identified in the extract..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigue
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Nutrition and cancer

Induction of apoptosis by Antrodia camphorata in human premyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells.

Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) is well known in Taiwan as a traditional Chinese medicine, and it has been shown to exhibit antioxidant effects.

Oncology
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Mesima · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of molecular medicine

Induction of apoptotic cell death by mycelium extracts of Phellinus linteus in human neuroblastoma cells.

Phellinus linteus is a well-known Oriental medicinal fungus that has various biological activities, including immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activities, the mechanisms of which are poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the effects of mycelium extracts of P..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nerves
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Mesima · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Proteoglycan Isolated from Phellinus linteus Induces Toll-Like Receptors 2- and 4-Mediated Maturation of Murine Dendritic Cells via Activation of ERK, p38, and NF-κB

Mushroom polysaccharides are increasingly being utilized to treat a wide variety of diseases. Phellinus linteus proteoglycan (PL) has been reported to have anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties.

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Mesima · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · FEBS letters

Proteoglycan isolated from Phellinus linteus inhibits tumor growth through mechanisms leading to an activation of CD11c+CD8+ DC and type I helper T cell-dominant immune state.

Dendritic cells (DC) are known to not only induce the activation of T cells, but are also associated with the polarization of T cells. This study investigated whether or not proteoglycan (PG) isolated from Phellinus linteus induces the phenotypic and functional maturation of CD11c+ DC in vitro and in vivo..

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Maitake · 2003 · English Abstract · Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

[Anti-tumor effect of polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa and its influence on immunological function].

When the polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa (PGF) was taken orally by S180 bearing mice at the dosage of 50-150 mg/kg.d for 9 d, the inhibitory rate to S180 was 27.97%-38.46%..

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Mesima · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Acidic polysaccharide isolated from Phellinus linteus induces nitric oxide-mediated tumoricidal activity of macrophages through protein tyrosine kinase and protein kinase C.

Mushroom polysaccharides are increasingly being utilized to treat a wide variety of diseases. Aqueous extracts from the Phellinus linteus have been reported to have anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties.

OncologyImmune support
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Mesima · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Acidic polysaccharides isolated from Phellinus linteus induce phenotypic and functional maturation of murine dendritic cells.

Acidic polysaccharides (PL) isolated from Phellinus linteus are known to stimulate the proliferation of T lymphocytes and humoral immune functions to act as a polyclonal activator of B cells, and to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis..

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Mesima · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Alleviation of Experimental Septic Shock in Mice by Acidic Polysaccharide Isolated from the Medicinal Mushroom Phellinus linteus

This study reports that acidic polysaccharide (PL) isolated from Phellinus linteus alleviated the septic shock induced by high dose lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injection in mice..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2003 · Patent · journal metadata

Liver-caring medicine containing antrodia camphorata

The present invention relates to a liver-caring medicine that cures alcohol-induced liver cancer and contains active ingredients from the fruiting body and the mycelium of Antrodia Camphorata or Antrodia Cinnamomea, which is a kind of mushroom that only grows inside a unique plant in Taiwan, a Cinnamomum kanehirae….

OncologyLiver support
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2003 · Patent · journal metadata

Preparation and compositions for antrodia camphorata mycelium biologically active material

The present invention relates to biologically active material, containing mainly polysaccharides, from the solution culturing for mycelium of Antrodia camphorata, a kind of mushroom that only grows inside a unique Taiwanese plant called Cinnamomum kanehirae tree, being able to improve immunity and resist tumors and….

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Protective effects of fermented filtrate from Antrodia camphorata in submerged culture against CCl4-induced hepatic toxicity in rats.

The protective effects and the possible mechanisms of dry matter of fermented filtrate (DMF) from Antrodia camphorata in submerged culture (ACSC) on H(2)O(2)-induced cytotoxicity in HepG2 and carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced hepatotoxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats were investigated..

OncologyMetabolic healthLiver support
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Mesima · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International immunopharmacology

Proteoglycan isolated from Phellinus linteus activates murine B lymphocytes via protein kinase C and protein tyrosine kinase.

Medicinal mushrooms are increasingly used to treat a wide variety of disease processes. Aqueous extract from the fruiting body or mycelia of Phellinus linteus has been reported to produce antitumor and immunomodulatory activities in vivo and in vitro.

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigue
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Mesima · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioresource technology

Purification and characterization of acidic proteo-heteroglycan from the fruiting body of Phellinus linteus (Berk. & M.A. Curtis) Teng.

Phellinus linteus is a well-known oriental medicinal fungus that has various biological activities such as stimulation of humoral and cell mediated immunity, anti-mutagenicity activity, and anti-cancer activity. The process of isolating and purifying a water-soluble glycan from P..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2002 · Comparative Study · FEMS microbiology letters

Antrodia camphorata polysaccharides exhibit anti-hepatitis B virus effects.

Polysaccharides were extracted from fruiting bodies and cultured mycelia from five Antrodia camphorata strains. Polysaccharide profiles of the five strains, as determined by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography, showed varying yields and composition of neutral sugars.

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2002 · Patent · journal metadata

Isolate of antrodia camphorata, process for producing a culture of the same and product obtained thereby

The present invention relates a process for culturing isolates of Antrodia camphorata to provide a product useful in medical and nourishment fields. The present invention also relates to a novel isolate of Antrodia camphorata capable of growing in a suitable artificial medium, while exhibiting desired pharmacological….

Oncology
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2002 · Patent · journal metadata

Isolate of Antrodia camphorata, process for producing a culture of the same and product obtained thereby

The present invention relates a process for culturing isolates of Antrodia camphorata to provide a product useful in medical and nourishment fields. The present invention also relates to a novel isolate of Antrodia camphorata capable of growing in a suitable artificial medium, while exhibiting desired pharmacological….

Oncology
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2002 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Life sciences

Protection of oxidative damage by aqueous extract from Antrodia camphorata mycelia in normal human erythrocytes.

Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) is well known in Taiwan as a traditional Chinese medicine.

Oncology
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Mesima · 2002 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Carcinogenesis

The roles of ERK1/2 and p38 MAP kinases in the preventive mechanisms of mushroom Phellinus linteus against the inhibition of gap junctional intercellular communication by hydrogen peroxide.

Modulation of gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) is a known cellular event associated with tumor promotion. The present study was undertaken to test the potential preventive effect of mushroom Phellinus linteus extract (PL) on the inhibition of GJIC, induced by hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)), in WB-F344….

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Mesima · 1999 · Patent · journal metadata

HEALTH BEVERAGE CONTAINING THE EXTRACT OF i(PHELLINUS LINTEUS)

According to the present invention, a health beverage containing the extract of i(Phellinus linteus) as main ingredient and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed and regular drinking of these beverages can reduce the incidence rate of cancers..

Oncology
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Snow Fungus · 1997 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta medica

Characterization and cytokine-stimulating activities of acidic heteroglycans from Tremella fuciformis.

Four acidic heteroglycans, T2a-T2d, were isolated from the body of Tremella fuciformis Berk. They contained 1.9%-2.9% of acetyl groups and were composed of mannose (Man), glucuronic acid (GlcA), and small amounts of xylose (Xyl), glucose (Glc), and fucose (Fuc)..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health
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Enoki · 1997 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi

Molecular cloning and expression of a fungal immunomodulatory protein, FIP-fve, from Flammulina velutipes.

FIP-fve, a fungal immunomodulatory protein, was isolated from the fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom, Flammulina velutipes. FIP-fve was shown to stimulate blast-forming activity of human peripheral blood lymphocytes and gene expression of interleukin-2, interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor-alpha..

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Enoki · 1997 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Immunopharmacology

The isolation and characterization of an immunomodulatory and anti-tumor polysaccharide preparation from Flammulina velutipes.

Alkaline-soluble antitumor polysaccharide was prepared from the cell wall of the mushroom Flammulina velutipes. The backbones) of the polysaccharide is mainly composed of beta-(1-->3)-D-linked glucose and its molecular weight was estimated to be about 200 kD..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health
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Snow Fungus · 1996 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Carbohydrate research

Characterisation of acidic heteroglycans from Tremella fuciformis Berk with cytokine stimulating activity.

Four kinds of acidic heteroglycan, T3a-T3d, were isolated from the body of the fungus Tremella fuciformis Berk. The molecular weights of T3a-T3d were 550, 420, 55, and 48 kDa, respectively..

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Snow Fungus · 1996 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Planta medica

Characterization and cytokine stimulating activities of heteroglycans from Tremella fuciformis.

Three heteroglycans, T1a, T1b, and T1c, have been isolated from the body of Tremella fuciformis Berk. They are composed of mannose (Man), xylose (Xyl), glucose (Glc), fucose (Fuc), and glucuronic acid (GlcA)..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health
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Mesima · 1996 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of immunopharmacology

Stimulation of humoral and cell mediated immunity by polysaccharide from mushroom Phellinus linteus.

Polysaccharide was purified from mycelial culture of Phellinus linteus (PL) and its effect on immunocompetence of normal splenocytes was observed. Overall in vitro immune function was enhanced by addition of PL into culture of mouse spleen lymphocyte and i.p..

OncologyImmune support
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Snow Fungus · 1992 · English Abstract · Yakugaku zasshi: Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

[Synthesis and antitumor activities of conjugates of mitomycin C-polysaccharide from Tremella fuciformis].

The conjugates of mitomycin C (MMC) with glucuronoxylomannan (AC) from Tremella fuciformis were synthesized by the use of spacers (glycine, glycylglycine, glycylglycylglycine). In i.p.-i.p..

OncologyImmune supportLiver support
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Enoki · 1982 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of pharmacobio-dynamics

STUDIES ON ANTITUMOR POLYSACCHARIDES OF FLAMMULINA VELUTIPES (CURT. EX FR.) SING.II. THE STRUCTURE OF EA3 AND FURTHER PURIFICATION OF EA5

An antitumor polysaccharide, EA3 isolated from a Japanese edible mushroom, Flammulina velutipes (CURT. ex FR.) SING.

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Almond Mushroom · 2026 · Review · Journal of advanced nursing

A Comparative Evaluation of Conceptual Frameworks for Examining Neighbourhood Socioeconomic Deprivation and Cancer Care Accessibility.

AIM (S): To identify and evaluate conceptual frameworks for studying neighbourhood deprivation and access to cancer services in nursing research. DESIGN: Discussion paper..

OncologyLiver support
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Cordyceps · 2025 · English Abstract · Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

[Network pharmacology and animal experiments reveal molecular mechanisms of Cordyceps sinensis in ameliorating heart aging and injury in mice by regulating Nrf2/HO-1/NF-κB pathway].

This study aims to explore the effects and mechanisms of the traditional Chinese medicine Cordyceps sinensis(CS) in ameliorating heart aging and injury in mice based on animal experiments and network pharmacology..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigue
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Cordyceps · 2025 · Review · The American journal of Chinese medicine

Cordycepin: A Promising Anticancer Compound from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

As cancer continues to pose a significant threat to human health, the search for effective therapeutic agents has become a critical focus in medical research. Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) valued for its potential health benefits, which include boosting energy, supporting the immune….

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigue
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Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Review · Journal of controlled release: official journal of the Controlled Release Society

Development of radioligands with an albumin-binding moiety of 4-(P-Iodophenyl) butyric acid for theranostic applications.

The rapid clearance of imaging probes from blood circulation is beneficial for receptor imaging, as it minimizes non-target tissue exposure and improves tumor-to-background contrast. However, this rapid clearance can hinder radioligand therapy by limiting tumor uptake of radiolabeled compounds..

Oncology
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Cordyceps · 2024 · English Abstract · Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases

[Research on ameliorating pulmonary fibrosis in silicosis mice of Cordyceps cicadae polysaccharides].

Objective: A mouse silicosis model was constructed by injecting silicon dioxide (SiO(2)) particles into the trachea to explore the effect and mechanism of Cordyceps cicadae polysaccharides (CCP) on ameliorating pulmonary fibrosis in silicosis mice..

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueMetabolic health
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Shiitake · 2024 · Review · European journal of medical research

Lentinan progress in inflammatory diseases and tumor diseases.

Shiitake mushrooms are a fungal food that has been recorded in Chinese medicine to nourish the blood and qi. Lentinan (lLNT) is an active substance extracted from shiitake mushrooms with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor functions..

OncologyImmune supportRespiratory
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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Molecular nutrition & food research

Polysaccharides from Cordyceps cicadae Ameliorate Reproductive Impairments in Male Mouse through the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis.

SCOPE: Cordyceps cicadae polysaccharides have received attention due to their potential in treating hyperglycemia and enhancing renal function. The beneficial effect of the purified C..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic health
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · PloS one

Aqueous extract of Cordyceps cicadae (Miq.) promotes hyaluronan synthesis in human skin fibroblasts: A potential moisturizing and anti-aging ingredient.

Cordyceps cicadae (Miq.) is an edible fungus with unique and valuable medicinal properties that is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, but its anti-aging effects on the skin fibroblast are not well studied. The aim of the present study was to analyze the active components of aqueous C..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Nutrients

Cordyceps cicadae NTTU 868 Mycelia Fermented with Deep Ocean Water Minerals Prevents D-Galactose-Induced Memory Deficits by Inhibiting Oxidative Inflammatory Factors and Aging-Related Risk Factors.

Cordyceps cicadae, a medicinal fungus that is abundant in bioactive compounds such as N6-(2-hydroxyethyl)-adenosine (HEA) and polysaccharides, possesses remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and nerve damage recovery properties..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Biotechnology and applied biochemistry

Isolation and structural characterization of exopolysaccharide from the Cordyceps cicadae and the immunomodulatory activity on RAW264.7 cells.

A new exopolysaccharide component named as PC-EPS was isolated from Cordyceps cicadae, and its structure was determined. PC-EPS was identified to be constituted of mannose, glucose, and galactose (28.84:1:19.42), with an average molecular weight of 3.72 × 106 Da, according to the results of monosaccharide composition,….

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Food & function

Polysaccharides from natural Cordyceps sinensis attenuated dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in C57BL/6J mice.

As potential candidates for treating ulcerative colitis (UC), polysaccharides have been attracting extensive interest in recent years. Cordyceps sinensis (C.

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiome
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Protective effect of Cordyceps sinensis against diabetic kidney disease through promoting proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis of renal proximal tubular cells.

BACKGROUND: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has mainly been considered as a glomerular disease. Our previous study showed that the progression of DKD was highly correlated with the dysfunction of renal proximal tubular cells..

OncologyMetabolic health
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Chinese journal of integrative medicine

Protective Mechanism of Cordyceps sinensis Treatment on Acute Kidney Injury-Induced Acute Lung Injury through AMPK/mTOR Signaling Pathway.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate protective effect of Cordyceps sinensis (CS) through autophagy-associated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway in acute kidney injury (AKI)-induced acute lung injury (ALI)..

OncologyImmune supportRespiratory
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

The cellular uptake of Cordyceps sinensis exopolysaccharide‑selenium nanoparticles and their induced apoptosis of HepG2 cells via mitochondria- and death receptor-mediated pathways.

This wok investigated the effects of Cordyceps sinensis exopolysaccharide‑selenium nanoparticles (EPS-SeNPs), EPS-Se-1, EPS-Se-2, EPS-Se-3, and EPS-Se-4) with particle sizes (79-124 nm) and Se contents (20.11-40.80 μg/mg) on endocytosis and antitumor activity against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells and….

OncologyImmune supportEnergy & fatigueLiver support
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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Natural products and bioprospecting

Three previously undescribed metabolites from Cordyceps cicadae JXCH-1, an entomopathogenic fungus.

Three previously undescribed compounds, cordycicadione (1), cordycicadin F (2), and 7-hydroxybassiatin (3), were isolated from the cultures of Cordyceps cicadae JXCH1, an entomopathogenic fungus. Their structures and relative configurations were elucidated primarily by NMR spectroscopic analysis..

OncologyImmune supportRespiratory
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Cordyceps · 2022 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Lowering the Intraocular Pressure in Rats and Rabbits by Cordyceps cicadae Extract and Its Active Compounds.

Cordyceps cicadae (CC), an entomogenous fungus that has been reported to have therapeutic glaucoma, is a major cause of blindness worldwide and is characterized by progressive retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death, mostly due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Here, an ethanolic extract of C..

OncologyMetabolic health
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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · Natural product research

Nucleosides and amino acids, isolated from Cordyceps sinensis, protected against cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression in mice.

The material basis of Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc has not yet been well understood and natural C. sinensis resources are very rare.

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