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Abstract This study presents the bioactive compounds and the antioxidant, anti-bacteria, and anti-inflammatory activities of C. militaris fruiting body (FB) and fruiting body with substrate (FBS).

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Preprint · journal metadata

Comparative Study of Pleurotus ostreatus Cultivated Through Different Disinfection Methods Utilizing Coffee Parchment and Cenchrus fungigraminus

Conventional sterilization limits smallholder mushroom cultivation in Papua New Guinea. This study evaluated alternative disinfection methods for Pleurotus ostreatus using coffee parchment and Juncao grass substrates.

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Published Erratum · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Corrigendum to "Neomycin-sensitive gut bacteria-derived brassicasterol mediates the anti-obesity effects of Cordyceps militaris polysaccharide" [Food Res. Int. 230 (2026) 118574].

Metadata-grounded summary: This published erratum indexes research on Cordyceps militaris in Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) in 2026. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Lion's Mane · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Growth inhibition in co-cultivation of Cyclocybe aegerita and Hericium erinaceus mushrooms

ABSTRACT Mushroom production relies heavily on compost and other substrates to grow and maintain fungal cultures. Large scale production of mushrooms can be achieved in specialized trays and grow rooms, however small-scale production of specialty mushrooms like lion’s mane ( Hericium erinaceus ) and pioppino mushrooms….

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Improving Nutrition Facts of Cassava and Soybean Residue through Solid-State Fermentation by Pleurotus ostreatus Mycelium: A Pathway to Safety Animal Feed Production

The overwhelming amount of cassava residues and okara is a foremost challenge for the food processing industry environmental loading. The purpose of this article is to utilize Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium to ferment solid cassava and soybean residue, resulting in mycelial biomass with nutritional values and promising….

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Shiitake · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Oral Lentinula edodes mycelia extract enhances the antitumor effect of radiotherapy via gut-associated activation of dendritic and cytotoxic T cells

Abstract Oral administration of Lentinula edodes mycelia extract (L.E.M.) has been shown to stimulate systemic T cell–mediated antitumor immunity and inhibit tumor growth in mice, suggesting its potential to modulate host immune responses. However, the route of this systemic antitumor effect remains unclear..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Pleurotus ostreatus modulates the intestinal glucose absorption by the Na(+)/glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) in C57BL/6 mice

Abstract The use of medicinal mushrooms for the treatment of glycemic metabolism disorders has been extensively tested as a therapeutic alternative. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of Pleurotus ostreatus extract on intestinal glucose absorption mediated by Na(+)-glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) in….

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Reishi · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Study on the anti-tumor effect of Wall-broken Ganoderma lucidum spore powder on papillary thyroid cancer

Abstract Ganoderma lucidum wall-broken spores (BGLSP), traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for immunity and chronic diseases, contain bioactive triterpenoids with anti-tumor potential, but their mechanisms against papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) remain unclear..

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Reishi · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Bioactive compounds and nanoparticles in Ganoderma lucidum: New perspectives on health benefits

The unique medicinal properties of Ganoderma lucidum have led to a growing demand for it as an essential source of dietary supplements in the food sector. The wide array of therapeutic and pharmacological effects of G.

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Preprint · journal metadata

Ophiocordyceps sinensis infection alters the immune system of the host Thitarodes xiaojinensis investigated by the interaction between immunity and gut microbiota escaping to hemolymph

Abstract Background Ophiocordyceps sinensis as one typical entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) has the long-term symbiosis process with its host Thitarodes xiaojinensis. O.

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King Oyster · 2023 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Development of a new variety of mushroom produced by cross-breeding Pleurotus eryngii and Pleurotus nebrodensis

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pleurotus eryngii in Mushroom Science and Biotechnology in 2023. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Effects of 137Cs concentration in mushroom logs and yield on 137Cs transfer from logs to shiitake (Lentinula edodes) fruiting bodies

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Mushroom Science and Biotechnology in 2023. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of The National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College

Attempt of the Cryopreservation of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Mycelia at a Temperature Zone around -18°C using a Domestic Freezer

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Journal of The National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College in 2022. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · The Japanese Forest Society Congress

Relationship between Cs concentration of shiitake(Lentinula edodes)fruiting body and Cs distribution in oak log

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in The Japanese Forest Society Congress in 2022. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Mokuzai Gakkaishi

The Antioxidant Activity of the Extracts from Disposition of the Waste Sawdust Substrate from Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Cultivation by the Two-step Hot/hot-compressed Water Percolation

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Mokuzai Gakkaishi in 2022. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Content of several ingredients in log-cultivated shiitake (Lentinula edodes) dried under different conditions

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

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Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Influence of water-permeable weed control sheets on additional radioactive cesium contamination of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) bed logs in open-field cultivation

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Frontiers in molecular biosciences

The Cordyceps militaris-Derived Polysaccharide CM1 Alleviates Atherosclerosis in LDLR(-/-) Mice by Improving Hyperlipidemia.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has a high mortality worldwide. Our lab previously purified a polysaccharide designated as CM1 with (1→4)-β-D-Glcp and (1→2)-α-D-Manp glycosyls as the backbone..

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King Oyster · 2021 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Utilization of fast-growing “Willow” trees for sawdust-based cultivation of Pleurotus eryngii

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

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Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Review · Nutrients

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

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

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Agarikon · 2019 · Review · Mycology

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

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

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Yellow Morel · 2026 · Journal Article · Food Research International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Almond Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Cold plasma degradation of Agaricus blazei Murill polysaccharides modulates the physicochemical characteristics of nano‑selenium and in vitro gastrointestinal Se release behavior.

Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are a novel supplement with low toxicity but high instability. Polysaccharides are commonly used to stabilize selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) to enhance their bioactivity..

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Enoki · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of fish biology

Comprehensive analysis of microbiome and transcriptome revealed the mechanisms of Flammulina velutipes stem-base enhance intestinal health in Gymnocypris eckloni.

Although Flammulina velutipes residues are increasingly used in fish feeds, their mode of action in the gut is poorly defined. Here, we show that feeding Gymnocypris eckloni diets supplemented with F..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers

Design of functional hydrogel beads based on polysaccharide-encapsulated Ganoderma lucidum spores for stability and targeted gastrointestinal delivery of protein-spore complex.

Oral delivery of protein-based therapeutics and nutraceuticals is often limited by enzymatic degradation and structural instability in gastrointestinal environments, underscoring the need for safe and biocompatible carriers with tailored release profiles..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Carbohydrate polymers

Design of functional hydrogel beads based on polysaccharide-encapsulated Ganoderma lucidum spores for stability and targeted gastrointestinal delivery of protein–spore complex

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Poultry science

Dietary evaluation of Pleurotus ostreatus spent mushroom substrate on productivity, nutrient digestibility, egg quality, antioxidant status, and ovarian cytoprotective responses in laying hens.

This study evaluated the dietary inclusion level effects of Pleurotus ostreatus spent mushroom substrate (SMS) on performance, nutrient digestibility, egg quality and oxidative stability in laying hens..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Dietary inclusion of Pleurotus ostreatus spent mushroom substrate in corn silage-based diets: effects on rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and greenhouse gas emissions using a RUSITEC system.

This study evaluated the impact of incorporating Pleurotus ostreatus spent mushroom substrate (SMS) into corn silage-based diets on rumen fermentation, fiber digestibility, and biogas emissions using the Rumen Simulation Technique (RUSITEC)..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Applied soil ecology: a section of Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment

Disease-induced changes in Ganoderma lucidum microbiome co-occurrence patterns and assembly processes

Host-associated microbial communities significantly influence the growth, development, and health of hosts. Green mold disease (GMD), caused by Trichoderma spp., is one of the predominant diseases encountered during commercial cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaiho

Effect of Supplemented Spent Mushroom Substrate (Pleurotus ostreatus) on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Nitrogen Balance, and Blood Metabolites of Goats.

This study evaluated the effects of Pleurotus ostreatus spent mushroom substrate (SMS), supplemented with 4% urea and 18% molasses, as a partial replacement for Napier grass..

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Mesima · 2026 · Research Article · Poultry science

Effects of dietary Phellinus linteus polysaccharides supplementation on productive performance, egg quality, antioxidant status, immune function, cecal microbiota, jejunal morphology, and metabolism in laying hens under lipopolysaccharide challenge.

The effects of Phellinus linteus polysaccharides (PLP) on the immune responses of laying hens remain unclear. This study systematically investigated the impacts of PLP on productive performance, antioxidant status, immune response, cecal microbiota, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), jejunal morphology, and metabolism….

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Animals: an open access journal from MDPI

Effects of Enzyme-Microbe Co-Fermented Ganoderma lucidum Spent Substrate on Growth Performance, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, Organ Indices, and Gut Microbiota in Yellow-Feathered Broilers.

The effects of dietary supplementation of enzyme-microbe co-fermented Ganoderma lucidum spent substrate (EFGLS) on growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, organ indices, and cecal microbiota in yellow-feathered broilers are investigated..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of bioscience and bioengineering

Episomal maintenance of introduced plasmid with or without AMA1 sequence in the basidiomycete fungus Pleurotus ostreatus.

White-rot basidiomycete fungi have been the focus of research as edible mushrooms and for industrial utilization, especially due to their unique wood-degrading enzymes. Nevertheless, establishing highly efficient transformation systems for these organisms remains a substantial challenge..

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Lion's Mane · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Exploring the Prebiotic Effects of Composite Fungal Polysaccharides From Hericium erinaceus and Lyophyllum decastes on Gut Microbiota and Metabolism.

Fungal polysaccharides have attracted considerable scholarly interest due to their potential as prebiotics, with the ability to modulate gut microbiota and enhance host health..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Research Article · Food chemistry: X

Extrusion-modified Lentinula edodes stems enhance dough properties: Dependence on dietary fiber composition.

Dietary fiber-rich edible fungi are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance the textural, sensory, and nutritional qualities of dough-based products..

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Enoki · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of food engineering

Flammulina velutipes protein-stabilized Pickering high internal phase emulsions for bioactive substance co-delivery

This study pioneered the utilization of Flammulina velutipes protein (FVP) as a sole natural stabilizer for oil-in-water high internal phase Pickering emulsions (O/W HIPPEs), addressing a significant knowledge gap in its interfacial behavior..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharides Alleviate High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity by Promoting Lipolysis and Inhibiting Inflammation through Lactobacillus johnsonii-Butyrate Axis.

Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) exert antiobesity effects that are linked to gut-microbiota modulation, yet the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we show that GLPs raise the fecal butyrate level, which in turn inhibits high-fat diet (HFD)-induced weight gain, fat accumulation, adipocyte hypertrophy,….

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides alleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating gut microbiota against TLR4/NF-κB/MAPK pathway and activating AMPK pathway.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst has been a revered traditional Chinese medicinal herb, widely used in folk medicine to treat various metabolic diseases due to its remarkable bioactivities.

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · International journal of molecular medicine

Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides improve liver metabolic disorders by modulating gut microbiota of ovariectomized mice.

The morbidity of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal patients increases due to the lack of estrogen protection. One of the most common conditions is hyperlipidemia characterized by abnormally elevated low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) and total cholesterol (TC)..

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Biotechnology letters

Gene expression profiling to elucidate the promotive effects of the volatile organic compound 3-octanone on the mycelial growth of Ganoderma lucidum

To investigate the effects of fungal volatile organic compounds (FVOCs) on the mycelial growth of Ganoderma lucidum, and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the growth-promoting effect of 3-octanone. G..

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Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Biotechnology letters

Gene expression profiling to elucidate the promotive effects of the volatile organic compound 3-octanone on the mycelial growth of Ganoderma lucidum.

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Lion's Mane · 2026 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Hericium erinaceus Extracts Exert Gastroprotective Effects Through Modulation of the Gut Microbiota and Metabolites.

Hericium erinaceus (H. erinaceus) is a traditional edible and medicinal fungus with a long history of use in gastrointestinal protection.

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

Inonotus obliquus Polysaccharides Prevent High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Mice Related to Reshaping Gut Microbiota.

Obesity development is linked to disturbances in the gut microbiota. Inonotus obliquus polysaccharides (IOPs) have potential therapeutic efficacy in alleviating metabolic disorders.

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

Intestinal epithelial protection and gut microbiota modulation by Ganoderma lucidum proteoglycan are associated with its hypoglycemic potential in type 2 diabetes.

The interplay between gut microbiota, oxidative stress, and intestinal barrier integrity is increasingly recognized as a driving force in the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Lentinula edodes-derived exosome-like nanoparticles improve curcumin stability and biotransformation via gut microbiota interactions.

Exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) from edible sources are emerging as natural carriers for stabilizing bioactive compounds. This study investigated Lentinula edodes-derived ELNs (LeELNs) as a delivery system for curcumin..

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