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Immune modulation, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and host-response studies.

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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

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1,947
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53
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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

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1,766
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60
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2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club

Cordyceps militaris

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1,635
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67
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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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King Oyster · Eryngii

Pleurotus eryngii

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1,278
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60
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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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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear

Tremella fuciformis

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1,052
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29
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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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Nameko · Nametake

Pholiota microspora

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421
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29
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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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Almond Mushroom · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of biological macromolecules

Effects of extraction methods on the antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Agaricus blazei Murrill.

Five polysaccharides were obtained from Agaricus blazei Murrill (ABM) through different extraction methods including hot water extraction, single enzyme extraction (pectinase, cellulase or papain) and compound enzymes extraction (cellulase:pectinase:papain)..

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Yellow Morel · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food & function

Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of extracellular polysaccharides from Morchella esculenta.

Morchella esculenta, an edible medicinal mushroom native to China, is recognized as an unparalleled resource of healthy foods and drug discovery. This study firstly investigated the antioxidant activity of Morchella esculenta extracellular polysaccharides (MEEP)..

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Almond Mushroom · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · In vivo (Athens, Greece)

Extract of medicinal mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill enhances the non-specific and adaptive immune activities in BALB/c mice.

Agaricus blazei Murill (AbM) is traditionally used against a wide range of conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, foot-and-mouth disease and chronic hepatitis C infection. In this study, we evaluated the immunomodulatory effects of AbM..

Immune supportGut & microbiomeLiver support
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King Oyster · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Brazilian journal of microbiology: [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]

Extraction and in vitro antioxidant activity of exopolysaccharide by Pleurotus eryngii SI-02.

The extraction parameters for Pleurotus eryngii SI-02 exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced during submerged culture were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM)..

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Lion's Mane · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori effects of medicinal mushroom extracts, with special emphasis on the Lion's Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (higher Basidiomycetes).

Although the medicinal mushroom Hericium erinaceus is used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine to treat chronic superficial gastritis, the underlining pharmaceutical mechanism is yet to be fully understood..

Immune supportGut & microbiome
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Shiitake · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of medicinal food

Lentinula edodes (shiitake) modulates chemically induced mutagenesis by enhancing pitting.

This study was undertaken to understand how Lentinula edodes modulates in vivo mutagenesis induced by alkylating agents in bone marrow and peripheral blood as described in our previous article. Male Swiss mice were pretreated for 15 consecutive days with aqueous extracts prepared from L..

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Mesima · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Polysaccharide from Phellinus linteus induces S-phase arrest in HepG2 cells by decreasing calreticulin expression and activating the P27kip1-cyclin A/D1/E-CDK2 pathway.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE: Our previous study showed that the proteoglycan P1 from Phellinus linteus (Mesima) exhibits significant anti-tumor activity against human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2); however, its molecular mechanism remains unknown..

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Maitake · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Purification and characterization of a novel small-molecule polysaccharide from the Maitake medicinal mushroom Grifola frondosa (higher Basidiomycetes).

A novel small-molecule polysaccharide with a molecular mass of 2.6 kDa, was isolated from the culinary-medicinal Maitake mushroom Grifola frondosa. GFPS is composed of fucose, rhamnose, galactose, glucose, and mannose; galactose, glucose, and mannose were the dominant monosaccharides..

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King Oyster · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Carbohydrate polymers

Structural elucidation of a novel heteropolysaccharide from the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus eryngii.

A novel water-soluble heteropolysaccharide (PEPS1), with a molecular weight of 1.88×10(4) Da as determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), specifically size exclusion chromatography, was isolated from the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus eryngii by hot water extraction and further purification by DEAE….

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King Oyster · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food and chemical toxicology: an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Topical application of Pleurotus eryngii extracts inhibits 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis in NC/Nga mice by the regulation of Th1/Th2 balance.

Pleurotus eryngii is a nutritional and medicinal food rich in polysaccharides that enhance the host immune system as a response to various diseases. The present study investigated the effects of P..

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2012 · English Abstract · Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

[Preliminary analysis of quality of Antrodia camphorata powder].

OBJECTIVE: To proceed a preliminary analysis of the quality of Antrodia camphorata powder. METHODS: The contents of water-soluble extract were detected according to the standards stated in Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

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Yellow Morel · 2012 · English Abstract · Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

[Study on the extraction of mycelium polysaccharides from selenium-rich Morchella esculenta with neutral proteinase method].

OBJECTIVE: To study the extraction conditions of mycelium polysaccharides from selenium-rich Morchella esculenta with neutral proteinase for increasing of yield. METHODS: On the basis of single factor tests, orthogonal experiment design was applied to analyze the influence of factors including enzyme dosage,….

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Almond Mushroom · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Integrative cancer therapies

An extract of Agaricus blazei Murill administered orally promotes immune responses in murine leukemia BALB/c mice in vivo.

PURPOSE: The edible mushroom (fungus) Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) is a health food in many countries. Importantly, it has been shown to have antitumor and immune effects.

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Mesima · 2012 · Patent · journal metadata

ANTICANCER HEALTH FOOD CONTAINING PHELLINUS LINTEUS AND VEGETABLE WORMS

Disclosed is a health food containing extracts of Phellinus linteus and vegetable worms for preventing and treating cancer. The health food contains ethanol extract of the mixture containing the mycelia of the Phellinus linteus and vegetable worms at a ratio of 1:5 to 5:1..

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Wood Ear · 2012 · Comparative Study · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Comparative antitumor activity of jelly ear culinary-medicinal mushroom, Auricularia auricula-judae (Bull.) J. Schrot. (higher basidiomycetes) extracts against tumor cells in vitro.

The present study compares the antitumor activity of extracts from Auricularia auricula-judae, Phellinus gilvus, Ganoderma lucidum, and 100 Korean wild plants in the P388D1 macrophage cell line. The antitumor activity of A.

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Mesima · 2012 · Patent · journal metadata

COMPOSITION FOR IMMUNOSTIMULATION WHICH COMPRISES POLYSACCHARIDE FROM FERMENTED GINSENG WITH PHELLINUS LINTEUS TO ENHANCE THE IMMUNE FUNCTION

PURPOSE: An immunity activating composition containing polysaccharide separated from a phellinus linteus mycelial fermentation product of ginseng is provided to activate immune cells forming the internal immune system of a user for preventing the infection from viruses or bacteria..

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King Oyster · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of nanomedicine

Delivery of a transforming growth factor β-1 plasmid to mesenchymal stem cells via cationized Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide nanoparticles.

The objective of this study was to investigate the use of cationized Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide (CPEPS) as a nonviral gene delivery vehicle to transfer plasmid DNA encoding transforming growth factor beta-1 (pTGF-β1) into mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in vitro. Crude P..

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Maitake · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Growth, fruiting and lignocellulolytic enzyme production by the edible mushroom Grifola frondosa (maitake).

Cultivation of specialty mushrooms on lignocellulosic wastes represents one of the most economical organic recycling processes. Compared with other cultivated mushrooms, very little is known about the nature of the lignocellulolytic enzymes produced by the edible and medicinal fungus Grifola frondosa, the parameters….

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Shiitake · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of microbiology (Seoul, Korea)

Immunoprophylactic effects of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) against Bordetella bronchiseptica in mice.

Antimicrobials are used as feed additives to improve growth performance and to prevent subclinical disease challenge in industrial animals. However, these drugs can lead to the development of resistant strains of bacteria.

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King Oyster · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of medicinal food

Induction of a T-Helper 1 (Th1) immune response in mice by an extract from the Pleurotus eryngii (Eringi) mushroom.

To assess the effect of edible mushroom extracts on the induction of T-helper 1 (Th1) immunity, we examined differences in interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin (IL)-4 production in mice induced by hot-water extracts of 15 species of edible mushroom..

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Chaga · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Fish & shellfish immunology

Inonotus obliquus containing diet enhances the innate immune mechanism and disease resistance in olive flounder Paralichythys olivaceus against Uronema marinum.

The present study describes the effect of diet supplementation with Chaga mushroom, Inonotus obliquus extract at 0%, 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1.0% levels on the innate humoral (lysozyme, antiprotease, and complement), cellular responses (production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and myeloperoxidase), and disease….

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Reishi · 2012 · Book · journal metadata

Lingzhi, Reishi

Metadata-grounded summary: This book indexes research on Ganoderma lucidum in 2012. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support, metabolic health, liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Chaga · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Orally administered aqueous extract of Inonotus obliquus ameliorates acute inflammation in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) has been used in folk medicine to treat several disorders through its various biological functions. I..

OncologyImmune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome
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Shiitake · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Virology journal

Polysaccharide and extracts from Lentinula edodes: structural features and antiviral activity.

BACKGROUND: Lentinula edodes, known as shiitake, has been utilized as food, as well as, in popular medicine, moreover, compounds isolated from its mycelium and fruiting body have shown several therapeutic properties..

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Almond Mushroom · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Experimental parasitology

Prophylactic or therapeutic administration of Agaricus blazei Murill is effective in treatment of murine visceral leishmaniasis.

The present study aimed to investigate the in vitro antileishmanial activity of five fractions obtained from Agaricus blazei water extract (AbM), namely, Fab1, Fab2, Fab3, Fab4, and Fab5; and use the selected leishmanicidal fraction to treat BALB/c mice infected with Leishmania chagasi..

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Almond Mushroom · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · PloS one

The anti-tumorigenic mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill enhances IL-1β production and activates the NLRP3 inflammasome in human macrophages.

Agaricus blazei Murill (AbM) has been reported to possess immune activity against tumors and infections through stimulation of mononuclear phagocytes. Recently, AbM extract was shown to induce the production of the pro-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), in human monocytes..

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Almond Mushroom · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Parasitology research

Therapeutic efficacy induced by the oral administration of Agaricus blazei Murill against Leishmania amazonensis.

The development of therapeutic alternatives to treat leishmaniasis has received considerable attention. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the Agaricus blazei Murill water extract (AbM) to treat BALB/c mice infected with Leishmania amazonensis.

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Yellow Morel · 2011 · English Abstract · Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

[Optimization of culture conditions for production of extracellular polysaccharides by Morchella esculenta].

OBJECTIVE: To optimize the conditions for exopolysaccharides (EPS) production by Morchella esculenta GIM 5.69. METHODS: A Plackett-Burman design was used to evaluate the effects of variables factors..

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Turkey Tail · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

28-day oral safety evaluation of extracellular polysaccharopeptides produced in submerged culture from the turkey tail medicinal mushroom Trametes versicolor (L.:Fr.) Pilát LH-1 in mice.

Turkey tail medicinal mushroom, Trametes versicolor (TV), is a species with a variety of pharmacological activities. Its intracellular polysaccharopeptides are widely commercialized..

Immune supportRespiratory
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Almond Mushroom · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · In vivo (Athens, Greece)

Agaricus blazei Murill extract abrogates CCl4-induced liver injury in rats.

Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) is enriched with polysaccharides, lipids, vitamins, fibers and minerals. Many studies have shown that ABM possesses immune-enhancing and anti-tumor effects.

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Chaga · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytochemical analysis: PCA

Analysis of antioxidant metabolites by solvent extraction from sclerotia of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga).

INTRODUCTION: The sclerotia of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga) are effective therapeutic agents to treat several human malignant tumours and other diseases without unacceptable toxic side-effects. OBJECTIVE: To investigate solvent effects on metabolic profiles and antioxidant activities of extracts of Chaga..

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Chaga · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology

Enhancement of exo-polysaccharide production and antioxidant activity in submerged cultures of Inonotus obliquus by lignocellulose decomposition.

We reported that lignocellulose decomposition can be used to facilitate the production of bioactive polysaccharides from submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Exo-polysaccharide (EPS) production and antioxidant activity by Inonotus obliquus was enhanced by employing lignocellulose decomposition in a corn….

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Maitake · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Pharmaceutical biology

Enhancement of in vitro and in vivo anticancer activities of polysaccharide peptide from Grifola frondosa by chemical modifications.

CONTEXT: Grifola frondosa (Polyporaceae), maitake, is a widely consumed edible mushroom in some Asian countries. The fruit bodies and mycelia of maitake have shown different bioactive compounds with anticancer and other therapeutic properties..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nerves
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Shiitake · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of biomedicine & biotechnology

In vitro assessment of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) extract for its antigingivitis activity.

Gingivitis is a preventable disease characterised by inflammation of the gums due to the buildup of a microbial biofilm at the gingival margin. It is implicated as a precursor to periodontitis, a much more serious problem which includes associated bone loss..

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King Oyster · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Food and chemical toxicology: an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Inhibitory effect of Pleurotus eryngii extracts on the activities of allergic mediators in antigen-stimulated mast cells.

Pleurotus eryngii is an edible mushroom native to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, and is also grown in parts of Asia. The present study investigated the anti-allergy potential of P.

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Chaga · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inonotus obliquus extracts suppress antigen-specific IgE production through the modulation of Th1/Th2 cytokines in ovalbumin-sensitized mice.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus, IO) has been used as a folk remedy for cancer, digestive system diseases, and other illnesses in Russia and Eastern Europe. AIM OF THE STUDY: In the present study, we investigated the immunomodulating effects of IO through in vivo and ex vivo studies..

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Yellow Morel · 2011 · Comparative Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Isolation, partial characterisation and immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharide from Morchella esculenta.

BACKGROUND: Polysaccharides extracted from fungi or algae have shown a variety of medical activities, and the exploitation of polysaccharides for application in pharmacy has been very promising..

Immune supportEnergy & fatigue
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Almond Mushroom · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · In vivo (Athens, Greece)

Possible reduction of hepatoma formation by Smmu 7721 cells in SCID mice and metastasis formation by B16F10 melanoma cells in C57BL/6 mice by Agaricus blazei murill extract.

Agaricus blazei Murill extract (ABM) has been reported to possess antitumor effects. In this study, the role of ABM in tumor growth and metastasis in vivo was evaluated in experimental Smmu 7721 hepatoma cells in severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mice and B16F10 melanoma cells lung metastasis in C57BL/6 mice..

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Lion's Mane · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Potential activity of aqueous extract of culinary-medicinal Lion's Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae) in accelerating wound healing in rats.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of topical application of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus fruiting bodies (HEFB) on the rate of wound healing enclosure and histology of the healed wound. Five groups of male Sprague-Dawley rats were experimentally wounded in the posterior neck area..

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Zhu Ling · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

TLR4-mediated activation of macrophages by the polysaccharide fraction from Polyporus umbellatus(pers.) Fries.

AIM OF THE STUDY: Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) is well-known to reduce the risk of a variety of diseases. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanism of its immunostimulatory potency in immune responses of macrophages, using polysaccharides prepared from Polyporus umbellatus (PPS)..

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Mesima · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata

ANTICANCER HEALTH FOOD CONTAINING PHELLINUS LINTEUS AND VEGETABLE WORMS

The present invention relates to a health food containing extracts of Phellinus linteus and vegetable worms for preventing and relieving cancer. The health food contains ethanol extract of the mixture containing the mycelia of the Phellinus linteus and vegetable worms at a ratio of 1:5 to 5:1..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Apoptotic effects of a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fraction of Antrodia camphorata mycelia are mediated by down-regulation of the expressions of four tumor-related genes in human non-small cell lung carcinoma A549 cell.

AIM OF THE STUDY: Antrodia camphorata (niu-chang-chih) is a fungus native to Taiwan which is believed to be effective in preventing diseases. Recent reports demonstrate that Antrodia camphorata products induce the apoptosis of various kinds of tumor cells..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata

CYCLOHEXENONE COMPOUNDS FROM ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF USEFUL FOR TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

The present invention relates to a compound of Antrodia camphorata used to treat autoimmune diseases, in particular to an extract, 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methyl-5(3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl)-cyclohex-2-enone, isolated from Antrodia camphorata, and its use in alleviating symptoms of autoimmune diseases….

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Chaga · 2010 · Comparative Study · Journal of food science

Effects of ultrasonic treatment on the physicochemical properties and DPPH radical scavenging activity of polysaccharides from mushroom Inonotus obliquus.

UNLABELLED: An ultrasonic technique was employed to extract polysaccharides from Inonotus obliquus (UPS). The effects of ultrasonic conditions on the recovery and 1, 1-diphenyl -2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity of UPS were evaluated..

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Chaga · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytotherapy research: PTR

Extract of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) stimulates 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation.

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) has long been used as a folk medicine due to its numerous biological functions such as antibacterial, antiallergic, antiinflammatory and antioxidative activities. In the present study, it was found that the I..

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Zhu Ling · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Cellular immunology

Polysaccharide purified from Polyporus umbellatus (Per) Fr induces the activation and maturation of murine bone-derived dendritic cells via toll-like receptor 4.

In this study, we report that a polysaccharide isolated from a Chinese medicinal herb, Zhu Ling (the sclerotium of Polyporus umbellatus (Per) Fr), induces phenotypic and functional maturation of murine bone-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs)..

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International urology and nephrology

Protective effect of Antrodia camphorata on bladder ischemia/reperfusion injury.

INTRODUCTION: Obstructive bladder dysfunction is directly related to ischemia/reperfusion injury characterized by damage to nerves, synapses and smooth muscle cells within the bladder wall. Antrodia Camphorata (AC) has significant antioxidant, antiinflammatory and cell-cycle inhibition properties..

OncologyImmune supportCognition & nervesEnergy & fatigue
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Shiitake · 2010 · Comparative Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Structure and composition changes in the cell wall in relation to texture of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) stored in modified atmosphere packaging.

BACKGROUND: Firmness in shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is an important textural attribute affecting consumer attitudes toward freshness and quality. In this study, the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) treatments on structure and composition changes in cell walls in relation to the texture of….

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Mesima · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

The ethyl acetate extract of PGP (Phellinus linteus grown on Panax ginseng) suppresses B16F10 melanoma cell proliferation through inducing cellular differentiation and apoptosis.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Phellinus linteus and Panax ginseng have been widely used as traditional herbal medicines to treat various diseases including cancer in East Asia..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2009 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anti-inflammatory effect of Inonotus obliquus, Polygala senega L., and Viburnum trilobum in a cell screening assay.

AIM OF THE STUDY: The purpose of the study was to assess the anti-inflammatory effects of the mushroom Inonotus obliquus (Chaga), Polygala senega (Senega) and Viburnum trilobum (Cranberry) bark extract fractions from locally produced materials in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced murine macrophage RAW 164.7 cells..

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