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BACKGROUND: The stipe of the shiitake mushroom is rich in nutrients, minerals, amino acids and various volatile and nonvolatile compounds. In this study shiitake mushroom stipe powder (SMSP) was prepared at varying granule sizes (300, 200, 150, 74 μm) via sieving (60, 80, 100 and 200 mesh) and the impact of granule….

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Research Article · World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Water-soluble Cordyceps melanin: a photoprotector that enhances the survival of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium acridum conidia under UV-B radiation.

Melanin is a pigmentated polymer with antioxidant capacity, and it also plays a role as a quality factor in those fungi that can synthetize it. However, this pigment is soluble only in alkaline solutions, limiting its application..

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Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine

Artificial base mismatches-mediated PCR (ABM-PCR) for detecting clinically relevant single-base mutations.

OBJECTIVES: Detecting point mutations with high sensitivity and specificity can be technically very challenging, but it is crucial for early diagnosis and effective drug treatment of cancers..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of food science

Program temperature-controlled drying: An effective way to improve the quality of hot-air dried shiitake mushrooms.

This study applied program temperature-controlled drying (PTCD) to optimize the hot-air drying process for shiitake mushrooms, adjusting the drying temperature based on activity changes of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GTase) and cysteine sulfoxide lyase (C-S lyase)..

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Shiitake · 2024 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Analysis of Volatile Aroma Components in Different Parts of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes) Treated with Ultraviolet C Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectroscopy.

Further assessment of ultraviolet C light-emitting diode (UVC-LED) irradiation for influencing shiitake mushrooms' (Lentinus edodes) volatile and sensory properties is needed..

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Enoki · 2024 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology

Comparative growth kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on dehydrated enoki and wood ear mushrooms during rehydration and storage.

Specialty mushrooms have been implicated in foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. in recent years.

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Shiitake · 2024 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Incorporation of carbon dots into polyvinyl alcohol/corn starch based film and its application on shiitake mushroom preservation.

Developing eco-friendly edible packaging films with multi-functional properties is highly required. This study involved synthesizing carbon dots (CDs) from dragon fruit, then incorporating them into a composite film based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/corn starch (CS) to create a functional package to extend the shelf….

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Cordyceps · 2024 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences

NAD-Driven Sirtuin Activation by Cordyceps sinensis Extract: Exploring the Adaptogenic Potential to Promote Skin Longevity.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and natural bioactive compounds to combat age-related ailments and enhance longevity..

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Shiitake · 2024 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Numerical Study on the Variable-Temperature Drying and Rehydration of Shiitake.

Variable-temperature convective drying (VTCD) is a promising technology for obtaining high-quality dried mushrooms, particularly when considering rehydration capacity. However, accurate numerical models for variable-temperature convective drying and rehydration of shiitake mushrooms are lacking..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Scientific reports

Performance of yellow and pink oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell.

A solar photovoltaic (PV) cell, is an electrical device that uses the PV effect to convert light energy into electricity. The application of oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a novel strategy to substitute the costly chemical production process with easily extractable, environmentally….

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Shiitake · 2021 · Review · Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety

Impact of post-harvest processing or thermal dehydration on physiochemical, nutritional and sensory quality of shiitake mushrooms.

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular and highly consumed mushrooms worldwide both in fresh and dry forms. However, it rapidly starts losing its quality immediately after harvest which necessitates processing and/or proper storage before being distributed..

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Enoki · 2020 · Journal Article · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

A putative transcription factor LFC1 negatively regulates development and yield of winter mushroom.

Basidioma is the fruiting body of mushroom species. The deep understanding on the mechanism of basidioma development is valuable for mushroom breeding and cultivation..

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Shiitake · 2020 · Journal Article · European journal of plant pathology

Physiological and histological aspects of innate and shiitake-induced resistance against bacterial spot on tomatoes

This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects conferred by polysaccharides obtained from basidiocarps discarded from the commercial production of Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom) in tomato cultivars against bacterial spot disease and to study their mode of action..

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Chaga · 2018 · Journal Article · Nanoscale

Synthesis of porous Pd nanoparticles by therapeutic chaga extract for highly efficient tri-modal cancer treatment.

Porous palladium nanoparticles were designed and synthesized to maximize the pharmacological activity of the chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) extract, which has anticancer and antibacterial activities..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Review · Frontiers in nutrition

Effects of fungal supplementation on endurance, immune function, and hematological profiles in adult athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Edible fungi are rich in a wide array of bioactive compounds, and a growing body of evidence suggests that they possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-aging, and other beneficial properties..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

A new method for the preparation of a purified glucosylceramide and ceramide from shiitake mushroom.

Ingestion of plant and fungal glucosylceramides is known to reduce colon carcinogenesis and skin barrier damage in mice and humans. However, such effects in animal experiments have not been revealed for plant and fungal ceramides because the content of ceramides contained in plants and fungi is so low that the large….

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Reishi · 2022 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Assessment of Cosmetic Properties and Safety of Use of Model Washing Gels with Reishi, Maitake and Lion's Mane Extracts.

Natural cosmetics are becoming more and more popular every day. For this reason, this work investigates the properties of mushroom extracts, which are not as widely used in the cosmetics industry as plant ingredients..

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Enoki · 2015 · Case Reports · Arerugi = [Allergy]

[A case of anaphylaxis caused by enokitake (Flammulina velutipes) ingestion].

Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes, winter mushroom) is a common edible mushroom in Japan. We experienced a case of anaphylaxis after enokitake ingestion.

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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anti-inflammatory effects of Antrodia camphorata, a herbal medicine, in a mouse skin ischemia model.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL EVIDENCE: Antrodia camphorata, a highly valued polypore mushroom native only to Taiwan, has been traditionally used as a medicine for anti-inflammation..

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Cordyceps · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Nutrients

Cordyceps militaris extract protects human dermal fibroblasts against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and premature senescence.

Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the major cause of degenerative disorders including aging and disease. In this study, we investigated whether Cordyceps militaris extract (CME) has in vitro protective effects on hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs)..

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King Oyster · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

Immunopotentiation of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel has been collected from the wild, cultivated and used in traditional medicines to treat various disorders and diseases since antiquity..

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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..

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Mesima · 2011 · Patent · journal metadata

COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING ATOPIC DERMATITIS AND ALLERGY-RELATED DISEASES COMPRISING FERMENTED PHELLINUS LINTEUS EXTRACT

PURPOSE: A composition containing fermented phellinus linteus extract is provided to effectively prevent or treat allergic dermatitis-associated disease. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating allergic dermatitis-associated disease contains fermented phellinus linteus extract and pahrmacetuically….

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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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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2011 · Patent · journal metadata

USE OF ANTRODIA CAMPHORATA FOR TREATING DISEASES

The present invention relates to the use of antrodia camphorata in the treatment of skin conditions, allergic rhinitis, diabetes mellitus and its complications, cancer cachexia, hypercholesterolemia, gout in a subject in need of such treatment..

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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..

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Maitake · 2009 · Letter · Experimental dermatology

Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitro.

Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) is an edible and medicinal mushroom with versatile effects such as antitumor and immunomodulating actions. Here, we demonstrated that an ethanol extract of G..

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Mesima · 2009 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

New method development for nanoparticle extraction of water-soluble beta-(1-->3)-D-glucan from edible mushrooms, Sparassis crispa and Phellinus linteus.

Sparassis crispa and Phellinus linteus are edible/medicinal mushrooms that have remarkably high contents of beta-(1-->3)-D-glucan, which acts as a biological response modifier, but difficulty in cultivating the fruiting bodies and extraction of beta-D-glucan have restricted detailed studies..

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Chaga · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

ANTIOXIDANTS FROM MUSHROOM INONOTUS OBLIQUUS AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING THEM

An anti-oxidative compound isolated from Inonotus obliquus is provided to show the antioxidative activity due to superoxide radical scavenging effect, ABTS radical scavenging effect and DPPH radical scavenging effect, thereby being used as a medicine, a cosmetic, a functional food or a food additive for preventing and….

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Chaga · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING EXTRACTS OF INONOTUS OBLIQUUS, FOMITOPSIS OFFICINALIS, AGARIKUS BLAZEI MURILL AND HERICIUM ERINACEUM

A composition comprising an extract of a mixture of Inonotus obliquus, Fomitopsis officinalis, Agarikus blazei Murill and Hericium erinaceum is provided to be effective for anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, inhibiting degranulation, cell proliferation, and improving skin itch and atopic skin..

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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

DYES FROM PHELLINUS LINTEUS, ITS EXTRACTING METHOD AND CLOTH DYED THE SAME

Dyes from Phellinus linteus are provided to have efficiencies of Phellinus linteus and to produce clothes capable of preventing and treating user's atopic skin diseases and cancers..

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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

FERMENTED PRODUCTS OF PHELLINUS LINTEUS BY LACTIC ACID BACTERIA AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Fermented products of Phellinus linteus are provided to inhibit synthesis of melanin, promote synthesis of procollagen and growth of fibroblast, and increase antioxidative effects, growth of macrophages and production of nitrogen oxide, so that they are useful for whitening the skin, and improving skin aging and….

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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ATOPY AND CONTACT DERMATITIS, CONTAINING MIXTURE EXTRACT OF PHELLINUS LINTEUS HYPHA AND GASTRODIA ELATA

An extract of a mixture of Phellinus linteus hypha and Gastrodia elata is provided to decrease skin edema and pruritus, thereby being usefully used for preventing or treating sensitive immunoreaction such as atopic and contagious dermatitis..

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Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

HYDROPHOBIN GENE FROM USEFUL TRADITIONAL MUSHROOM INCLUDING PHELLINUS LINTEUS, PHELLINUS BAUMII AND OTHER APPLICATION CONTAINING THE SAME

Cloning of a hydrophobin gene from Phellinus linteus, which does not belong to Agaricus campestris, but belong to Aphyllophorales is provided to find out the function and applicability of the hydrophobin involving with permeation into a plant, formation of infected structure, formation of Basidiomycetes shape, and….

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King Oyster · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR CULTURING PLEUROTUS ERYNGII INCLUDING GINSENG

A method of growing Pleurotus eryngii(oyster mushroom) by adding ginseng extract in the process for the production of a culture medium and spraying ginseng extract to a hypha is provided. The mushroom contains saponin components of ginseng in large quantities..

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Chaga · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD OF CULTURE FOR INONOTUS OBLIQUUS USING GRAIN

A method for mass production of Chaga(Inonotus obliquus) mycelium by extracting mycelium containing melanin pigments from Chaga and culturing cereals or herbs with the Chaga mycelium containing melanin pigments is provided. The obtained Chaga mycelium contains melanin pigments of Chaga and has the efficacy of herbs..

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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)..

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Mesima · 2006 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of ethnopharmacology

The apoptosis effect of hispolon from Phellinus linteus (Berkeley & Curtis) Teng on human epidermoid KB cells.

Phellinus linteus (Berkeley & Curtis) Teng, a well-known fungus of the genus Phellinus in the family of Hymenochaetaceae, is being increasingly used to treat a wide variety of disease processes such as oral ulcer, gastroenteric disorder, inflammation, lymphatic disease, and various cancers..

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Chaga · 1994 · Journal Article · Biotechnology in agriculture and forestry

Inonotus obliquus (Chaga fungus): in vitro culture and the production of inotodiol, sterols, and other secondary metabolites

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Inonotus obliquus in Biotechnology in agriculture and forestry in 1994. MycoData maps the paper to metabolic health, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Enoki · 2025 · Letter · The Journal of dermatology

A case of anaphylaxis after ingestion of Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes): Detection of the causative antigens.

Metadata-grounded summary: This letter indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in The Journal of dermatology in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Chaga · 2023 · Preprint · journal metadata

Protective Effects of Lanostane Triterpenoids from Chaga Mushroom in Human Keratinocytes HaCaT Cell against Inflammatory and Oxidative Stresses

Inotodiol, a lanostane-type triterpenoid, and many phytochemicals from Chaga mushroom have been investigated for various allergic diseases. However, antiaging and anti-inflammatory activities of inotodiol under different types of oxidative stress and impact of inotodiol on collagen and hyaluronan synthesis are not….

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Snow Fungus · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Primary structure, physicochemical properties, and digestive properties of four sequentially extracted polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis

Polysaccharides from Tremella spp. are known to have various functions and applications.

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Snow Fungus · 2021 · Journal Article · Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Meeting of the Mycological Society of Japan

Examination of mating and hyphae formation in Tremella fuciformis

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Meeting of the Mycological Society of Japan in 2021. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Pleuran-β-Glucan from Oyster Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus (Agaricomycetes), Soothes and Improves Skin Parameters.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UVB radiation, is one of the major risk factors for environmentally influenced skin disorders. β-D-glucans represent a class of natural compounds, and their use in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries is increasing..

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Mesima · 2020 · Comparative Study · Medicine

A clinical pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of oral intake of phellinus linteus (sanghuang) extract on knee joint and articular cartilage: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant).

BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of degenerative arthritis. We used Phellinus linteus (PL), which has been well-known anti-inflammatory function.

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Shiitake · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Fungal biology

Characterization of brown film formed by Lentinula edodes.

Lentinula edodes is a widely-produced mushroom in China that forms a brown film via pigment accumulation on mature mycelial surfaces to ensure high-quantity and high-quality fruiting body formation..

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Wood Ear · 2019 · Comparative Study · Scientific reports

Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals relationship of three major domesticated varieties of Auricularia auricula-judae.

Auricularia auricula-judae is an edible mushroom and a traditional medicine in China as well as the fourth largest cultivated mushroom species in the world. Here for the first time, we present comparative transcriptome analyses of the fruiting bodies of three morphologically distinguishable A..

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Shiitake · 2019 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Genes

Expression Profile of Laccase Gene Family in White-Rot Basidiomycete Lentinula edodes under Different Environmental Stresses.

Laccases belong to ligninolytic enzymes and play important roles in various biological processes of filamentous fungi, including fruiting-body formation and lignin degradation. The process of fruiting-body development in Lentinula edodes is complex and is greatly affected by environmental conditions..

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Lion's Mane · 2018 · Comparative Study · Nutrients

Chondroprotective Effects of a Standardized Extract (KBH-JP-040) from Kalopanax pictus, Hericium erinaceus, and Astragalus membranaceus in Experimentally Induced In Vitro and In Vivo Osteoarthritis Models.

The aim of this study was to investigate the chondroprotective effect of a standardized extract (KBH-JP-040) of the Korean traditional herbs Kalopanax pictus Castor-Aralia, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Persoon, and Astragalus membranaceus Schischkin on in vivo and in vitro osteoarthritis (OA) models..

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Maitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Mycoscience

A putative transcription factor Gf.BMR1 in Grifola frondosa, the homolog of BMR1 in Bipolaris oryzae, was strongly induced by near-ultraviolet light and blue light

Near-ultraviolet (NUV) light and blue light have different effects on fungal fruiting body development. However, while blue light signaling has been well studied, the process of NUV-induced signals transduction remains unclear..

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