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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
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
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- 1,828
- Avg relevance
- 41
- Latest
- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
- Studies
- 1,635
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
- Studies
- 1,576
- Avg relevance
- 59
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
- Studies
- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
- Latest
- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
- Studies
- 1,403
- Avg relevance
- 47
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
- Studies
- 1,278
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
- Studies
- 1,276
- Avg relevance
- 48
- Latest
- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
- Studies
- 1,052
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
- Studies
- 862
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
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- 738
- Avg relevance
- 65
- Latest
- 2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
- Studies
- 722
- Avg relevance
- 58
- Latest
- 2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
- Studies
- 496
- Avg relevance
- 63
- Latest
- 2026
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
- Studies
- 421
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
- Studies
- 392
- Avg relevance
- 42
- Latest
- 2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
- Studies
- 263
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
- Studies
- 254
- Avg relevance
- 51
- Latest
- 2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
- Studies
- 47
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
Articles
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Shiitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Natural product research
Optimised isolation of polysaccharides from Lentinula edodes strain NCBI JX915793 using response surface methodology and their antibacterial activities.
Mycelial growth in a defined medium by submerged fermentation is a rapid and alternative method for obtaining fungal biomass of consistent quality. Biomass, exopolysaccharides (EPS) and intracellular polysaccharides (IPS) production were optimised by response surface methodology in Lentinula edodes strain LeS (NCBI….
Chaga · 2016 · Journal Article · Molecular medicine reports
Polysaccharide isolated from the liquid culture broth of Inonotus obliquus suppresses invasion of B16-F10 melanoma cells via AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway.
A number of polysaccharides exhibit pharmacological activities. Polysaccharides derived from Inonotus obliquus (PLIO) appear to have various potential pharmacological properties, including anti‑tumor activity.
Lion's Mane · 2016 · Journal Article · Current microbiology
Protective Effects of Extracellular and Intracellular Polysaccharides on Hepatotoxicity by Hericium erinaceus SG-02.
The protective effects of extracellular and intracellular polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus SG-02 on the CCl4-induced hepatic injury of mice were investigated in this work..
Shiitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Food & function
Proteomic analysis of intestinal tissues from mice fed with Lentinula edodes-derived polysaccharides.
Lentinula edodes-derived polysaccharides are well known for their immunomodulation and antitumor activities. However, the mechanisms of action have not been fully elucidated..
Maitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Food & function
Structural characterization and immunomodulatory activity of Grifola frondosa polysaccharide via toll-like receptor 4-mitogen-activated protein kinases-nuclear factor κB pathways.
We isolated a neutral polysaccharide from the fruiting body of a mushroom Grifola frondosa (GFP-A). The aim of this study was to characterize a neutral α-d-polysaccharide derived from G..
Mesima · 2016 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
Structure and antioxidative property of a polysaccharide from an ammonium oxalate extract of Phellinus linteus.
In this paper, the novel polysaccharide PL-A11 was purified from an ammonium oxalate extract of Phellinus linteus mycelia. Its physicochemical properties, structural characteristics, and antioxidant activities were investigated..
Lion's Mane · 2016 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences
The Neuroprotective Properties of Hericium erinaceus in Glutamate-Damaged Differentiated PC12 Cells and an Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Model.
Hericium erinaceus, an edible and medicinal mushroom, displays various pharmacological activities in the prevention of dementia in conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. The present study explored the neuroprotective effects of H..
Lion's Mane · 2014 · Review · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Medicinal properties of Hericium erinaceus and its potential to formulate novel mushroom-based pharmaceuticals.
Hericium erinaceus is an important mushroom with edible values and medicinal properties. Both the mycelium and the fruiting bodies contain many bioactive compounds with drug efficacy..
Chaga · 2013 · Review · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP
Progress on understanding the anticancer mechanisms of medicinal mushroom: inonotus obliquus.
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Recently, the demand for more effective and safer therapeutic agents for the chemoprevention of human cancer has increased.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2012 · Review · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
Review of biological and pharmacological activities of the endemic Taiwanese bitter medicinal mushroom, Antrodia camphorata (M. Zang et C. H. Su) Sh. H. Wu et al. (higher Basidiomycetes).
Antrodia camphorata is an extremely rare fungus native to the forested regions of Taiwan. It is also a traditional Chinese medicine, and Taiwanese aborigines applied it for treating liver diseases and protecting from food and drug intoxication.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2011 · Review Article · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM
Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds.
Antrodia camphorata is a unique mushroom of Taiwan, which has been used as a traditional medicine for protection of diverse health-related conditions. In an effort to translate this Eastern medicine into Western-accepted therapy, a great deal of work has been carried out on A.
Chaga · 2010 · Review · Journal of biomedicine & biotechnology
Anti-inflammatory effects of Inonotus obliquus in colitis induced by dextran sodium sulfate.
A total of 28 male BALB/c mice (average weight 20.7 +/- 1.6 g) were divided into 4 treatment groups and fed a commercial diet (A), a commercial diet + induced colitis by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) (B), Inonotus obliquus (IO) administration (C), and IO administration + induced colitis by DSS (D)..
Mesima · 2010 · Review Article · Experimental and therapeutic medicine
Medicinal mushroom Phellinus linteus as an alternative cancer therapy.
Alternative cancer treatment with nutritional/dietary supplements containing a wide variety of herbal products is on the rise in Western countries. Recent epidemiological studies have suggested that mushrooms may prevent against different types of cancers..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2009 · Review · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Niuchangchih (Antrodia camphorata) and its potential in treating liver diseases.
Niuchangchih (Antrodia camphorata (M. Zang & C.H.
Mesima · 2008 · Review · Current medicinal chemistry
A medicinal mushroom: Phellinus linteus.
Phellinus Linteus (Berkeley & M. A.
Maitake · 2005 · Journal Article · Oncology reports
Enhancement of cytotoxicity of NK cells by D-Fraction, a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa.
In innate immunity, activated natural killer (NK) cells attack and damage pathogens such as bacteria and virus without restriction by the MHC antigen. NK cells activated by IL-12 have been reported to recognize and kill tumor cells in perforin-mediated apoptosis..
Chaga · 2005 · Research Article · Mycobiology
Immunomodulatory Activity of the Water Extract from Medicinal Mushroom Inonotus obliquus.
The immunomodulatory effect of aqueous extract of Inonotus obliquus, called as Chaga, was tested on bone marrow cells from chemically immunosuppressed mice. The Chaga water extract was daily administered for 24 days to mice that had been treated with cyclophosphamide (400 mg/kg body weight), immunosuppressive….
Turkey Tail · 2005 · Research Article · Wei sheng wu xue tong bao
The optimization of manganese peroxidase production by {\sl Trametes versicolor}
Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Trametes versicolor in Wei sheng wu xue tong bao in 2005. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2004 · Journal Article · Journal of medicinal food
Administration of a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa stimulates immune function of normal mice.
We have reported that D-Fraction, a polysaccharide extracted from the edible maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), activates immunocompetent cells, thereby eliciting antitumor activity..
Lion's Mane · 2004 · Research Article · Heilongjiang Medicine and Pharmacy
Isolation, purification and activity of polysaccharide from Hericium erinaceus
The mitotic activity of the transplantable mouse tumors, Sarcoma 37, Krebs-2, and Ehrlich carcinomas, in the ascites form, were inhibited after treatment with a mixture of vitamins C and B12 with no apparent toxic side effects..
King Oyster · 2004 · Research Article · Journal of Hebei Agricultural University
Study on liquid culture and polysaccharide antioxidation of Pleurotus eryngii
Terminal renal failure secondary to the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) developed 18 months after initial transplantation and 4 1/2 months after the child received his second cadaveric renal allograft..
Maitake · 2004 · Research Article · Zhongshan da xue xue bao. Zi ran ke xue ban = Acta scientiarum naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni
UV induced mutagenesis of Grifola frondosa
Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Zhongshan da xue xue bao. Zi ran ke xue ban = Acta scientiarum naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni in 2004.
Maitake · 2003 · Journal Article · Journal of medicinal food
Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients.
Maitake D-Fraction, extracted from maitake mushroom, has been reported to exert its antitumor effect in tumor-bearing mice by enhancing the immune system through activation of macrophages, T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells..
Maitake · 2002 · Journal Article · Japanese journal of pharmacology
A Polysaccharide, Extract From Grifola frondosa, Induces Th-1 Dominant Responses in Carcinoma-Bearing BALB/c Mice
A polysaccharide, designated as the D-fraction, extracted from maitake (Grifola frondosa), was reported to have anti-tumor effects by activating macrophages and T cells in C3H/HeN mice in which a Th-1 dominant response was established..
Zhu Ling · 2002 · Journal Article · Jilin nong ye da xue xue bao = Acta agriculturae universitatis jilinensis
A Preliminary Report on the Study of Selecting Formulas for Liquid Culture Media of Polyporus umbellatus
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Polyporus umbellatus in Jilin nong ye da xue xue bao = Acta agriculturae universitatis jilinensis in 2002. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2002 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the Control of the T Lymph Node Th-1/Th-2 Proportion
We have already reported that the D-Fraction, a beta-glucan extracted from the fruiting body of the maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), activates cellular immunity and expresses anti-tumor effects..
Enoki · 2002 · Journal Article · Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture
Effects of CO_(2) concentration on the growth and development of Flammulina velutipes
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture in 2002. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2002 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Effects of D-Fraction, a Polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa on Tumor Growth Involve Activation of NK Cells
Natural killer (NK) cells are directly cytotoxic for tumor cells and play a primary role in regulating immune responses. We monitored levels of NK cell cytotoxic activity in cancer patients receiving D-Fraction extracted from maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa)..
Maitake · 2002 · Journal Article · Journal of Wuxi University of Light Industry
Preliminary Studies on Preparation of Liquid Inoculum and Solid Medium Cultivation of Grifola frondosa
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Journal of Wuxi University of Light Industry in 2002. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2001 · Journal Article · Huadong shifan daxue xuebao = Journal of East China Normal University
Analysis of polysaccharide isolated from the fruit bodies and mycelia of Grifola frondosa
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Huadong shifan daxue xuebao = Journal of East China Normal University in 2001. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Lion's Mane · 2001 · Journal Article · The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Antimutagenicity of extracts of Hericium erinaceus.
Hericium erinaceus is valuable in the diet and in medical treatment. It contains water-soluble polysaccharides that have been found to enhance immunity and which show anti-artificial pulmonary metastatic tumor effects..
Yellow Morel · 2001 · Journal Article · Jilin nong ye da xue xue bao = Acta agriculturae universitatis jilinensis
Effects of GA and NAA on the growth of hyphae of Morchella esculenta
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Morchella esculenta in Jilin nong ye da xue xue bao = Acta agriculturae universitatis jilinensis in 2001. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2001 · Journal Article · Cancer letters
Effects of maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the carcinoma angiogenesis.
We have reported that D-Fraction extracted from maitake (Grifola frondosa), activates immune competent cells, and indicates anti-tumor activities. The D-Fraction was observed to induce angiogenesis in vivo and to enhance the proliferation capability and migration capability of human vascular endothelial cell in vitro..
Enoki · 2001 · Journal Article · Life sciences
Isolation and characterization of velutin, a novel low-molecular-weight ribosome-inactivating protein from winter mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) fruiting bodies.
From the fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes a single-chained ribosome inactivating protein with a molecular weight of 13.8 kDa was isolated with a procedure involving ion exchange chromatography on DEAE-cellulose and SP-Sepharose and affinity chromatography on Affi-gel blue gel..
Maitake · 2001 · Journal Article · Journal of experimental & clinical cancer research: CR
Nitric oxide-mediated antitumor activity induced by the extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in a macrophage cell line, RAW264.7.
We have investigated D-fraction (MDF) extracted from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) on the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)-mediated nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 (RAW) cells, a murine monocyte/macrophage cell line, with special reference to antitumor activity of MDF against human….
Enoki · 2000 · Journal Article · Sheng ming ke xue yan jiu
Conditions for protoplast formation of Flammulina velutipes
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Sheng ming ke xue yan jiu in 2000. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2000 · Journal Article · Japanese journal of pharmacology
Effects of maitake (Grifola frondosa) polysaccharide on collagen-induced arthritis in mice.
We recently reported the anti-hepatitis effect of a polysaccharide, designated as the D-fraction, extracted from maitake. Its effect includes immuno-regulating activities.
Maitake · 2000 · Journal Article · Wei sheng wu xue tong bao
Study on medium of submerged culture for Grifola frondosa
Each of 212 sera, taken from 129 patients with clinically established syphilis, was subjected to seven immunological tests. The tests were designed to detect both anti-lipoidal and anti-treponemal antibodies and to titrate antibody of both IgG and IgM molecular species..
Enoki · 1999 · Journal Article · Wei sheng wu xue tong bao
The physiological and biochemical characteristic in Flammulina velutipes Sing culture utilizing starch processing wastewater as medium
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Wei sheng wu xue tong bao in 1999. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 1998 · Journal Article · Wei sheng wu xue tong bao
Application of cluster analysis in crossbreeding in Flammulina velutipes
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Wei sheng wu xue tong bao in 1998. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 1997 · Journal Article · Edible Fungi of China
Biotransformation of selenium in hyphostroma of Flammulina velutipes NJ9601
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Edible Fungi of China in 1997. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 1997 · Journal Article · Wei sheng wu xue bao = Acta microbiologica Sinica
Studies on the conditions of quantity of bioconcentration Zn and the combined state of Zn by Flammulina velutipes
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Wei sheng wu xue bao = Acta microbiologica Sinica in 1997. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Zhu Ling · 1997 · Journal Article · Zhongguo yao xue za zhi (Zhongguo yao xue hui: 1989)
The effects of Pseudomonas alba, Ganoderma lueidum etc. fermenting liquors in mycelia fermention of Polyporus umbellatus
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Polyporus umbellatus in Zhongguo yao xue za zhi (Zhongguo yao xue hui: 1989) in 1997. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 1997 · Journal Article · Nong ye sheng wu ji shu xue bao = Journal of agricultural biotechnology
Transformation of foreign DNA into protoplasts from Flammulina velutipes
Fifty-six male and 14 female leprosy patients, aged 11-62, were studied for cell-mediated immunity (CMI) and histocompatibility antigens. Healthy blood donors were used as normal controls.
Maitake · 1996 · Journal Article · Edible Fungi of China
Experiment on selection of stock culture medium for Grifola frondosa
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Edible Fungi of China in 1996. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 1994 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Monoclonal antibody to proteoglycan derived from Grifola frondosa (Maitake).
A murine monoclonal antibody (MAb) was prepared by immunizing BALB/c mice with a proteoglycan fraction derived from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom), followed by the hybridization of spleen cells with mouse myeloma cells..
Enoki · 1991 · Journal Article · Journal of food protection
Evaluation of the botulism hazard from vacuum-packaged enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes)
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in Journal of food protection in 1991. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Wood Ear · 1981 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate research
Studies on interrelation of structure and antitumor effects of polysaccharides: antitumor action of periodate-modified, branched (1 goes to 3)-beta-D-glucan of Auricularia auricula-judae, and other polysaccharides containing (1 goes to 3)-glycosidic linkages.
Antitumor activities of two (1 goes to 3)-beta-D-glucans, isolated from the fruiting body of Auricularia auricula-judae ("kikurage", an edible mushroom), and other branched polysaccharides containing a backbone chain of (1 goes to 2)-alpha-D-glucosidic or (1 goes to 3)-alpha-D-mannosidic linkage [and their….
Almond Mushroom · n.d. · Research Article · journal metadata
Research advance in Agaricus blazei Murill
Metadata-grounded summary: This research article indexes research on Agaricus blazei. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition
A Triterpenoid-Enriched GLE70 Fraction From Ganoderma lingzhi Ameliorates Alcoholic Liver Disease via Multi-Target Regulation.
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) arises from chronic alcohol consumption and progresses toward severe hepatic injury. Ganoderma lingzhi (G.