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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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- 1,947
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- 53
- Latest
- 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
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- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
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- 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
- Studies
- 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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Maitake · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
GRIFOLA FRONDOSA-DERIVED SUBSTANCE HAVING ANTI-INFLUENZA VIRUS ACTIVITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
This invention is intended to discover a fraction having strong anti-influenza virus activity via M[phi] activation in the Grifola frondosa extract or an active substance distributed therein to develop a simple and effective production method and to use such fraction for food and beverage products, pharmaceutical….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
NEW COMPOUNDS ISOLATED FROM EXTRACT OF ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA
The present invention relates to a novel compound and use thereof, in particular to Antroquinonol B and Antroquinonol C isolated from Antrodia camphorata extracts which can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells..
Chaga · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
Separation of an aqueous extract Inonotus obliquus (Chaga). A novel look at the efficiency of its influence on proliferation of A549 human lung carcinoma cells.
Aqueous extract of Inonotus obliquus was hydrolyzed in dilute hydrochloric acid. The products were extracted applying organic solvents, and separated chromatographically on a silica gel-packed column.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
AN ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA CYCLOHEXENONE COMPOUND USED FOR INHIBITING HEPATITIS B VIRUS
Antrodia camphoratacyclohexenone compounds which is effective in inhibiting hepatitis B virus, in particular 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methy-5 [3,7,11-trimethy-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl]-cyclohex-2-enone isolated from an extract of Antrodia camphorata..
Maitake · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Grifola frondosa-origin substance having antiinfluenza virus activity and method of producing the same
This invention is intended to discover a fraction having strong anti-influenza virus activity via M Phi activation in the Grifola frondosa extract or an active substance distributed therein to develop a simple and effective production method and to use such fraction for food and beverage products, pharmaceutical….
Maitake · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
GRIFOLA FRONDOSA-ORIGIN SUBSTANCE HAVING ANTIINFLUENZA VIRUS ACTIVITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
This invention is intended to discover a fraction having strong anti-influenza virus activity via MÕ activation in the Grifola frondosa extract or an active substance distributed therein to develop a simple and effective production method and to use such fraction for food and beverage products, pharmaceutical….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
INHIBITION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS BY CYCLOHEXENONE COMPOUNDS FROM ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA
A cyclohexenone compound, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the cyclohexenone compound are provided to treat the HBV-induced disease by suppressing the reproduction and secretion of HBV..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Compounds from Antrodia camphorata
The present invention relates to a novel compound and use thereof, in particular to Antroquinonol B and Antroquinonol C isolated from Antrodia camphorata extracts which can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
NOVEL COMPOUNDS FROM ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA
The present invention relates to a novel compound and use thereof, in particular to Antroquinonol B and Antroquinonol C isolated from Antrodia camphorata extracts which can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells..
King Oyster · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biotechnology letters
Isolation and characterization of a novel mycovirus, PeSV, in Pleurotus eryngii and the development of a diagnostic system for it.
A novel mycovirus was isolated from a cultivated edible mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii, with severe epidemic symptoms. Purification of the virus was carried out by a sequential procedure of polyethylene glycol precipitation, differential centrifugation, and equilibrium centrifugation in a CsCl gradient..
Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
MAKGEOLLI WITH PHELLINUS LINTEUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF
Unrefined rice wine(makgeolli) with Phellinus linteus and a method for manufacturing thereof are provided to confer health-improving effects such as activating function of internal organs including heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney and stomach, and detoxification on the unrefined rice wine(makgeolli)..
Chaga · 2007 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry
Structure determination of inonotsuoxides A and B and in vivo anti-tumor promoting activity of inotodiol from the sclerotia of Inonotus obliquus.
Two new lanostane-type triterpenoids, inonotsuoxides A (1) and B (2) along with three known lanostane-type triterpenoids, inotodiol (3), trametenolic acid (4), and lanosterol (5), were isolated from the sclerotia of Inonotus obliquus (Pers.: Fr.) (Japanese name: Kabanoanakake) (Russian name: Chaga)..
Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Inhibition of Anaphylaxis-Like Reaction and Mast Cell Activation by Water Extract from the Fruiting Body of Phellinus linteus
Mast cell-mediated anaphylactic reaction is involved in many allergic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Phellinus linteus has been used as a traditional herb medicine in oriental countries and is known to have anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic activities..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Liver cancer resistant Antrodia camphorata and preparation method thererof
The invention discloses an Antrodia camphorata capsule for resisting hepatic carcinoma, which comprises the following constituents (by weight portions): Antrodia camphorate mycelium fermentation extract 20-100, protein-free maize starch or medicinal starch gum 200-480..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Proteomics
Proteomic analysis of the effect of Antrodia camphorata extract on human lung cancer A549 cell.
Antrodia camphorata (niu-chang-chih) is a fungus native to Taiwan that is believed to be effective in preventing diseases. This study demonstrates that 0.2-2% v/v ethanol extracts of A..
King Oyster · 2003 · Journal Article · The Journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Induced by Pleurotus Eryngii Spores-A Case Report
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pleurotus eryngii in The Journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society in 2003. MycoData maps the paper to respiratory based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2023 · Journal Article · Fish Pathology
Enhancement of Non-specific Immune Responses in Giant Grouper Epinephelus lanceolatus via Dietary Administration of Antrodia camphorata Extract (ACE) and Protection Against Grouper Iridovirus Infection
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Antrodia camphorata in Fish Pathology in 2023. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, respiratory based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 2023 · Preprint · journal metadata
Mechanism of alleviating acute lung injury in mice from serum metabolomics analysis of Cordyceps fumosorosea
Abstract Introduction Mechanism of alleviating acute lung injury in mice from serum metabolomics analysis of Cordyceps fumosorose a Aims This study investigated the potential anti-inflammatory effects of Cordyceps fumosorosea mycelia on lung health, with a focus on acute lung injury in mice..
Maitake · 2023 · Preprint · journal metadata
Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Tissular Biodistribution of 1,3 β-glucans From Maitake Pro4x in Balbc Mice.
The objective of this study was to examine the pharmacokinetic parameters of 1,3-beta-glucans from Maitake Pro4X in BALBc mice through oral and intravenous (IV) administration..
Almond Mushroom · 2022 · Preprint · journal metadata
COVID-19 Submodel for the NC MInD ABM Overview, Design Concepts, and Details Protocol
This Overview, Design Concepts, and Details (ODD) Protocol is an ODD extension to an agent-based model (ABM) framework built for the North Carolina Modeling Infectious Diseases Program (NC MInD). The model, NC MInD ABM, can be used as a base model for various infectious disease simulations..
Shiitake · 2022 · Research Article · Infection and drug resistance
In vitro Anti SARS-CoV-2 Activity and Docking Analysis of Pleurotus ostreatus, Lentinula edodes and Agaricus bisporus Edible Mushrooms.
BACKGROUND: Fungi are rich source of biologically active metabolites aimed for the improvement of human health through the prevention of various diseases, including infections and inflammatory disorders..
Almond Mushroom · 2021 · Preprint · journal metadata
A hybrid PDE–ABM model for viral dynamics with application to SARS–CoV–2 and influenza
We propose a hybrid partial differential equation – agent-based (PDE–ABM) model to describe the spatio-temporal viral dynamics in a cell population. The virus concentration is considered as a continuous variable and virus movement is modelled by diffusion, while changes in the states of cells (i.e..
Cordyceps · 2021 · Preprint · journal metadata
Molecular Characterization of a Novel Alternavirus Infecting the Entomopathogenic Fungus Cordyceps Chanhua
Abstract In this study, a novel double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) mycovirus, named Cordyceps chanhua alternavirus 1 (CcAV1), was detected in the entomogenous fungus Cordyceps chanhua from China..
Agarikon · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports
Medicinal potential of mycelium and fruiting bodies of an arboreal mushroom Fomitopsis officinalis in therapy of lifestyle diseases.
Fomitopsis officinalis is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional European eighteenth and nineteenth century folk medicine. Fruiting bodies of F.
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of cellular physiology
Antrodia camphorata inhibits epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition by targeting multiple pathways in triple-negative breast cancers.
Antrodia camphorata (AC) exhibits potential for engendering cell-cycle arrest as well as prompting apoptosis and metastasis inhibition in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Cytokine
Analogous corticosteroids, 9A and EK100, derived from solid-state-cultured mycelium of Antrodia camphorata inhibit proinflammatory cytokine expression in macrophages.
Antrodia camphorata mycelium is used in traditional Chinese medicine in Taiwan. The wild-type mycelium is rare and expensive, so a solid-state-cultured mycelium of A.
Shiitake · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Virus research
Genetic variation and phylogenetic analyses reveal transmission clues of Lentinula edodes partitivirus 1 (LePV1) from the Chinese L. edodes core collection.
Lentinula edodes partitivirus 1 (LePV1), a new mycovirus possibly responsible for serious morphological deformities during L. edodes cultivation, is widespread in the Chinese L.
Chaga · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Molecular and cellular probes
Immunopotentiating effect of Inonotus obliquus fermentation products administered at vaccination in chickens.
Vaccination is an important approach for the control of avian viral diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immune-potentiating effect of oral administration of Inonotus obliquus fermentation products (IOFP) at vaccination in chickens..
Zhu Ling · 2017 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports
SWATH label-free proteomics analyses revealed the roles of oxidative stress and antioxidant defensing system in sclerotia formation of Polyporus umbellatus.
Understanding the initiation and maturing mechanisms is important for rational manipulating sclerotia differentiation and growth from hypha of Polyporus umbellatus. Proteomes in P.
Turkey Tail · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports
Discovery of novel xylosides in co-culture of basidiomycetes Trametes versicolor and Ganoderma applanatum by integrated metabolomics and bioinformatics.
Transcriptomic analysis of cultured fungi suggests that many genes for secondary metabolite synthesis are presumably silent under standard laboratory condition. In order to investigate the expression of silent genes in symbiotic systems, 136 fungi-fungi symbiotic systems were built up by co-culturing seventeen….
Maitake · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Carbohydrate polymers
Structural characterization and antiviral activity of a novel heteropolysaccharide isolated from Grifola frondosa against enterovirus 71.
A novel heteropolysaccharide from Grifola frondosa mycelia was extracted and purified using DEAE Sephadex A-50 and Sephadex G-200 chromatography. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance ((1)H NMR and (13)C NMR) spectroscopy were used to decipher the structure of the purified G..
Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Anti-HCV effect of Lentinula edodes mycelia solid culture extracts and low-molecular-weight lignin.
Lentinula edodes mycelia solid culture extract (MSCE) contains several bioactive molecules, including some polyphenolic compounds, which exert immunomodulatory, antitumor, and hepatoprotective effects..
Mesima · 2015 · Research Article · Journal of clinical medicine research
Potent Anticancer Effects of Bioactive Mushroom Extracts (Phellinus linteus) on a Variety of Human Cancer Cells.
BACKGROUND: Although several therapeutic options are currently available for patients with various cancers, the outcomes are often disappointing and a more effective modality needs to be promptly established..
Mesima · 2014 · Research Article · Immune network
Phellinus linteus Extract Exerts Anti-asthmatic Effects by Suppressing NF-κB and p38 MAPK Activity in an OVA-induced Mouse Model of Asthma.
Phellinus linteus has been used as a traditional herbal medicine in Asian countries and is known to have anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic activities. However, the protective effects of P.
Chaga · 2011 · Journal Article · Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine
Antiviral activity of Inonotus obliquus fungus extract towards infection caused by hepatitis C virus in cell cultures.
Fractions of Inonotus obliquus fungus water extract exhibited a virucidal effect towards hepatitis C virus: it 100-fold reduced its infective properties within 10 min..
Maitake · 2011 · Journal Article · World journal of microbiology & biotechnology
Production of exopolysaccharides by submerged mycelial culture of Grifola frondosa TFRI1073 and their antioxidant and antiproliferative activities
The exopolysaccharide (EPS) extract of a newly screened Grifola frondosa TFRI1073 was evaluated antioxidant activity, including superoxide anion scavenging activity and reducing power, and the antiproliferative activities by using lung (A549 cells) and breast (MDA-MD-231 cells) cancer cell line..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Journal Article · Toxicology and applied pharmacology
In vivo immunomodulatory effects of Antrodia camphorata polysaccharides in a T1/T2 doubly transgenic mouse model for inhibiting infection of Schistosoma mansoni.
Antrodia camphorata (A. camphorata) is a fungus commonly used for treatment of viral hepatitis and cancer in Chinese folk medicine.
Mesima · 2008 · Journal Article · Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Phellifuropyranone A: A New Furopyranone Compound Isolated from Fruit Bodies of Wild Phellinus linteus
A new furopyranone, phellifuropyranone A, was isolated from fruit bodies of wild Phellinus linteus as well as phelligridin G, and their chemical structures were determined by various spectroscopic methods including measurement of NMR spectra..
Maitake · 2007 · Journal Article · Antiviral research
Isolation, identification and function of a novel anti-HSV-1 protein from Grifola frondosa.
A novel antiviral protein was purified from an extract of Grifola frondosa fruiting bodies using a procedure that included 40% ammonium sulfate precipitation and DEAE-cellulose ion exchange chromatography, and designated GFAHP..
Mesima · 2007 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Structural and biological study of carboxymethylated Phellinus linteus polysaccharides.
Polysaccharides isolated from Phellinus linteus were chemically modified by carboxymethylation, and the structural and physiological properties of the derivative were investigated. 13C NMR spectroscopy showed that the polysaccharides extracted from P.
Mesima · 2006 · Research Article · Mycobiology
Mycelial Extract of Phellinus linteus Induces Cell Death in A549 Lung Cancer Cells and Elevation of Nitric Oxide in Raw 264.7 Macrophage Cells.
In the present study, in order to investigate the anti-proliferative phenomenon of PLME, the effects of mycelial extract of Phellinus linteus (PLME) on the growth of human lung carcinoma cell line A549 was examined..
Maitake · 2006 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
o-Orsellinaldehyde from the submerged culture of the edible mushroom Grifola frondosa exhibits selective cytotoxic effect against Hep 3B cells through apoptosis.
The tumoricidal activity of a bioactive metabolite produced by submerged culture in a 2.1-L airlift fermentor of Grifola frondosa NTUS was investigated. After 14 days of cultivation, ethyl acetate extracts from the supernatant of culture broth (EES) were analyzed by cell viability assay..
Mesima · 2005 · Comparative Study · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cambodian Phellinus linteus Inhibits Experimental Metastasis of Melanoma Cells in Mice via Regulation of Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator
Phellinus linteus (PL) is a fungus mainly found in tropical America, Africa and Asian countries including Korea, Japan and China. PL has been traditionally used for the treatment of arthritis, liver damage and cancer..
Mesima · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata
ANTICANCER AGENT CONTAINING POLYSACCHARIDE AND MITOMYCIN C EXTRACTED FROM PHELLINUS LINTEUS
PURPOSE: Provided is an anticancer agent containing polysaccharide that is galactomannoglucan and mitomycin C extracted from Phellinus linteus. It is useful for treatment of stomach cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, large intestine cancer and the like..
Chaga · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata
COMPOSITION COMPRISING EXTRACT OF INONOTUS OBLIQUUS HAVING IMMUNE-ENHANCING AND ANTICANCER ACTIVITIES
PURPOSE: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the extract of Inonotus obliquus which has immune-enhancing and anticancer activities. The extract of Inonotus obliquus is effectively used for health foods and medicaments for prevention and treatment of adult diseases, such as immunodeficiency diseases and….
Maitake · 2004 · Case Reports · Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
Successful Treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Caused by Grifola frondosa (Maitake) Mushroom Using a HFA-BDP Extra-fine Aerosol
We successfully treated a patient with occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) caused by Grifola frondosa (Maitake) mushroom spore with an extra-fine aerosol corticosteroid; beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) dissolved in hydrofluoroalkane-134a (HFA)..
King Oyster · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Wei sheng wu xue bao = Acta microbiologica Sinica
[Screening of proteins anti-tobacco mosaic virus in Pleurotus eryngii].
Proteins were obtained by ion-exchange chromatography and gel filtration from the dry sample of Pleurotus eryngii. In terms of detection on local lesion host, these components were confirmed to be anti-TMV and their inhibition rates reach more than 70%, or even 99%..
Turkey Tail · 2026 · Review · Chinese clinical oncology
Clinical evidence on a Coriolus versicolor-based vaginal gel for HPV-related cervical disease: a narrative review.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Its persistence may lead to cervical dysplasia and, eventually, cervical cancer..
Reishi · 2026 · Clinical Trial Protocol · JMIR research protocols
Effectiveness and Safety of a Supplement Containing a Pharmacologically Active Basidiomycete Mushroom for Chronic Fatigue and Post-COVID-19 Fatigue Syndrome: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, is characterized by persistent, unexplained exhaustion unalleviated by rest, with a pathophysiology distinct from underlying medical conditions..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Randomized Controlled Trial · Scientific reports
Beneficial effects of pleuran on asthma control and respiratory tract-infection frequency in children with perennial asthma.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pleuran (β-glucan isolated from Pleurotus ostreatus) on asthma control and respiratory morbidity in children on conventional GINA-based asthma treatment who had partially controlled perennial asthma..