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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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- 1,947
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- 53
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- 2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
- Studies
- 1,830
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
- Studies
- 1,828
- Avg relevance
- 41
- Latest
- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
- Studies
- 1,635
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
- Studies
- 1,576
- Avg relevance
- 59
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
- Studies
- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
- Latest
- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
- Studies
- 1,403
- Avg relevance
- 47
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
- Studies
- 1,278
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
- Studies
- 1,276
- Avg relevance
- 48
- Latest
- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
- Studies
- 1,052
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
- Studies
- 862
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
- 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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Lion's Mane · 1992 · Journal Article · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Antitumor-active polysaccharides isolated from the fruiting body of Hericium erinaceum, an edible and medicinal mushroom called yamabushitake or houtou.
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Hericium erinaceus in Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry in 1992. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Nameko · 1992 · Journal Article · JOURNAL OF THE JAPANESE FORESTRY SOCIETY
Qualification of Matebashii (Pasania edulis) sawdust as substrate of culture media for Pholiota nameko
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in JOURNAL OF THE JAPANESE FORESTRY SOCIETY in 1992. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Reishi · 1992 · Journal Article · Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi
Structure of Neutral Glucan in Reishi Liqueur
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ganoderma lucidum in Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi in 1992. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support, metabolic health, liver support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Nameko · 1991 · Journal Article · Japanese Journal of Mycology
Acceleration of mycelial growth and fruit-body formation in Pholiota nameko by lignin carbohydrate sulfanates
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in Japanese Journal of Mycology in 1991. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 1991 · Journal Article · Journal of Japan Oil Chemists' Society
Fatty Acid Distribution and Molecular Species of Glycerophospholipids from Maitake Mycelium and Fruiting Body
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Journal of Japan Oil Chemists' Society in 1991. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 1990 · Journal Article · YAKUGAKU ZASSHI
Polysaccharides in Fungi. XXV. Biological Activities of Two Galactomannans from the Insect-Body Portion of Chan hua (Fungus: Cordyceps cicadae)
Biological activities of two galactomannans (CI-P and CI-A) isolated from the insectbody portion of Chán hua (fungus: Cordyceps cicadae) were studied. CI-P having low affinity for concanavalin A (Con A) exhibited potent carbon-clearance activity in mouse, although both polysaccharides had little antitumor activity….
Cordyceps · 1989 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Isolation of Galactosaminoglycan Moiety (CO-N) from Protein-Bound Polysaccharide of Cordyceps ophioglossoides and Its Effects against Murine Tumors
A galactosaminoglycan moiety was obtained from an antitumor polysaccharide fraction (SN-C) isolated from Cordyceps ophioglossoides culture. SN-C was subjected to sonication, then a protein-bound galactosaminoglycan (CO-N) was isolated specifically by precipitation with 10% ammonium hydroxide..
Cordyceps · 1989 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Polysaccharides in Fungi. XXIV.: A (1→3)-β-D-Glucan from the Alkaline Extract of the Insect-Body Portion of Chan hua (Fungus: Cordyceps cicadae)
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 1989. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 1989 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
The Correlation between Molecular Weight and Antitumor Acitivity of Galactosaminoglycan (CO-N) from Cordyceps ophioglossoides
A galactosaminoglycan (CO-N) obtained by ultrasonication from a protein-bound polysaccharide SN-C, which was isolated from Cordyceps ophioglossoides culture, has a direct cytotoxicity against tumor cells (Ohmori et al., Chem. Pharm.
Cordyceps · 1988 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Component Analysis of Protein-Bound Polysaccharide (SN-C) from Cordyceps ophioglossoides and Its Effects on Syngeneic Murine Tumors
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 1988. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 1988 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Dissociation of a Glucan Fraction (CO-1) from Protein-Bound Polysaccharide of Cordyceps ophioglossoides and Analysis of Its Antitumor Effect
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 1988. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 1988 · Journal Article · Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Polysaccharides in Fungi. XXII.: A Water-Soluble Polysaccharide from the Alkaline Extract of the Insect-Body Portion of Chan hua (Fungus: Cordyceps cicadae)
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 1988. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Nameko · 1988 · Journal Article · journal of the japanese society for cold preservation of food
The Influence of Storage Temperature to Change of the Lipids in Nameko Mushroom during Storage
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in journal of the japanese society for cold preservation of food in 1988. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 1987 · Journal Article · Nippon Nōgeikagaku Kaishi
Molecular Species of Triacylglycerol in Maitake Mushroom (Glifola frondosa)
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Nippon Nōgeikagaku Kaishi in 1987. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 1987 · Journal Article · Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Potentiation of Host-Mediated Antitumor Activity in Mice by β-Glucan Obtained from Grofola frondosa (Maitake)
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin in 1987. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 1985 · Journal Article · Nippon Nōgeikagaku Kaishi
Chemical Composition of Steryl Lipid in Maitake Mushroom
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Grifola frondosa in Nippon Nōgeikagaku Kaishi in 1985. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Nameko · 1985 · Journal Article · NIPPON SHOKUHIN KOGYO GAKKAISHI
The Effect of Stipe End Cutting on Freshness and Composition of Harvested Name-ko (Pholiota nameko (T. Ito) S. Ito et. Imai) Mushrooms
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in NIPPON SHOKUHIN KOGYO GAKKAISHI in 1985. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Nameko · 1982 · Journal Article · The Japanese journal of thoracic diseases
A Case of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Due to Inhalation of Spores of Pholiota Nameko
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pholiota microspora in The Japanese journal of thoracic diseases in 1982. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 2003 · Review · Archives of environmental health
Treatment of cancer with mushroom products.
Cancer has been attributed to 3 causes: pollution, infection, and poor nutrition. Conventional treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Maitake · 1999 · Review · Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
Mushrooms, tumors, and immunity.
Medicinal properties have been attributed to mushrooms for thousands of years. Mushroom extracts are widely sold as nutritional supplements and touted as beneficial for health.
Chaga · 1999 · Review · Critical reviews in immunology
Therapeutic effects of substances occurring in higher Basidiomycetes mushrooms: a modern perspective.
This review highlights some of the recently isolated and identified substances of higher Basidiomycetes mushrooms origin that express promising antitumor, immune modulating, cardiovascular and hypercholesterolemia, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic effects..
Cordyceps · 2020 · Journal Article · Food & nutrition research
Acremonium terricola culture plays anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles by modulating MAPK signaling pathways in rats with lipopolysaccharide-induced mastitis.
BACKGROUND: As a major disease affecting dairy cow production worldwide, bovine mastitis is caused by a variety of pathogenic microorganisms that eventually cause mammary gland inflammation. Acremonium terricola culture (ATC) is a new type of affordable feed additive produced by the solid fermentation of A..
Lion's Mane · 2020 · Research Article · Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
Antia, a Natural Antioxidant Product, Attenuates Cognitive Dysfunction in Streptozotocin-Induced Mouse Model of Sporadic Alzheimer's Disease by Targeting the Amyloidogenic, Inflammatory, Autophagy, and Oxidative Stress Pathways.
BACKGROUND: Many neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease are associated with oxidative stress. Therefore, antioxidant therapy has been suggested for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases..
Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Journal Article · International journal of health policy and management
COVID-19 Intervention Scenarios for a Long-term Disease Management.
BACKGROUND: The first outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was successfully restrained in many countries around the world by means of a severe lockdown..
Oyster Mushroom · 2020 · Journal Article · Veterinary world
Effect of pre-supplementation with Pleurotus sajor-caju crude extracts on body weight and consequence responses of leukocytes and immune organs in fancy carp following inoculation with Aeromonas veronii.
AIM: The present study aimed at highlighting the effects of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju), as a dietary supplement on growth performance, differential leukocytes population, and histological changes of melanomacrophage centers (MMCs) in spleen and kidney of fancy carp on bacterial infection..
Shiitake · 2020 · Journal Article · Journal of cosmetic dermatology
Lentinan inhibits oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine production induced by benzo(a)pyrene in human keratinocytes.
BACKGROUND: Benzo(a)pyrene, a major environmental pollutant, is known to accelerate skin aging through oxidative stress, increase the production of inflammatory mediators, and cause skin cancer..
Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Journal Article · OncoTargets and therapy
PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Combined with Chemotherapy Can Improve the Survival of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases.
INTRODUCTION: Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) monotherapy has limited efficacy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and brain metastases (BMs). With the wide use of ICI-based combinations, the efficacy of different ICI combination strategies in patients with NSCLC and BMs needs to be further….
Oyster Mushroom · 2020 · Journal Article · Journal of oleo science
Polar Lipid Fraction from Golden Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) Suppresses Colon Injuries from Inflammatory Stresses in vivo and in vitro
The rising incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in East Asian countries has necessitated the implementation of preventive methods in the form of dietary supplementation and changes in dietary habits..
Agarikon · 2020 · Research Article · Frontiers in pharmacology
Treatment With Medicinal Mushroom Extract Mixture Inhibits Translation and Reprograms Metabolism in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Animal Model as Evidenced by Tandem Mass Tags Proteomics Analysis.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequent cancer type in both males and females, with about 35% of patients being diagnosed in stage IV metastatic disease. Despite advancements in treatment, life expectancy in patients with metastatic disease is still not satisfying..
Shiitake · 2019 · Journal Article · The Journal of nutrition
Edible Mushrooms Reduce Atherosclerosis in Ldlr-/- Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet.
BACKGROUND: Commonly consumed mushrooms, portobello (PBM) and shiitake (SHM), are abundant in nutrients, soluble dietary fibers, and bioactive compounds that have been implicated as beneficial in reducing inflammation, improving lipid profiles, and ameliorating heart disease and atherosclerosis, an inflammatory….
Shiitake · 2019 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
Fungal (1 → 3)-α-d-glucans as a new kind of biosorbent for heavy metals.
Although the fungal ability to bind heavy metals has been known for many years, it was not determined which component is responsible for this process. The aim of the study was to isolate (1 → 3)-α-d-glucans from various fungi, select the most efficient compound in the biosorption of heavy metals, and determine its….
Shiitake · 2019 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
The Inhibitory Properties of Ethanol Extracts of Some Culinary-Medicinal Mushrooms on the Secretion of Interleukin-8 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor by PC3 Cancer Cells.
Interleukin (IL)-8, a cytokine produced by immune and non-immune cells, induces angiogenesis via increased vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion; both cytokines promote tumor growth..
Wood Ear · 2018 · Journal Article · Journal of food biochemistry
Structure and radio‐protective effects of sulfated Auricularia auricula polysaccharides
Radiation‐protective effects of sulfated polysaccharides (SNAAP80) from Auricularia auricular were studied. Crude polysaccharides were extracted using ultrasound‐assisted water extraction.
Shiitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemo-Immunotherapy Using Lentinan for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer with Liver Metastases.
Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Systemic chemotherapy is the main treatment option for advanced gastric cancer when the tumor is inoperable..
Maitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Food chemistry
MALDI-TOF to compare polysaccharide profiles from commercial health supplements of different mushroom species.
In this work MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy was investigated to characterise the β-glucan profiles of several commercial health supplements, without any derivatisation or purification pre-treatment..
Maitake · 2010 · Case Reports · The Annals of pharmacotherapy
INR elevation with maitake extract in combination with warfarin.
Metadata-grounded summary: This case reports indexes research on Grifola frondosa in The Annals of pharmacotherapy in 2010. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT SUBSTANCE DERIVED FROM MAITAKE MUSHROOM AND HAVING IMMUNOSTIMULATING ACTIVITY AND ANTI-TUMOR ACTIVITY
It is an objective of the present invention to develop a Grifola-derived substance having advanced immunopotentiating activity and antitumor activity, which has a molecular weight lower than that of a conventionally known glucan-protein complex and is structurally different from such complex..
Maitake · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Glucan-protein complex extracted from grifola (Maitake)
It is an objective of the present invention to develop a Grifola-derived glucan-protein complex that has a molecular weight lower than that of a conventionally known high-molecular-weight glucan-protein complex and has advanced immunopotentiating activity and antitumor activity..
Enoki · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
WASHING APPARATUS OF ROLL PLATE MATERIAL FOR CULTIVATING ENOKI MUSHROOM AND METHOD FOR WASHING THE SAME
Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Flammulina velutipes in 2007. MycoData maps the paper to immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Enoki · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Method for preparing humanbody nutritious intensifier preparation by using winter mushroom and use
The present invention relates to a nutrient-enriching substance for human body. Said nutrients-enriching substance mainly contains 40-85% (V/V) of long rooted mushroom extract, 1-5.0% (W/V) of taurine, 1-5.0% (W/V) of glutaminate, 1-5.0% (W/V) of honey and the rest excipient..
Maitake · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Glycoconjugate journal
Differences in anti-inflammatory properties of water soluble and insoluble bioactive polysaccharides in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.
β-Linked polysaccharides including β-glucans are well known to be important functional ingredients, and are known to possess immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activities..
Turkey Tail · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biomolecules
Tramesan Elicits Durum Wheat Defense against the Septoria Disease Complex.
The Septoria Leaf Blotch Complex (SLBC), caused by the two ascomycetes Zymoseptoria tritici and Parastagonospora nodorum, can reduce wheat global yearly yield by up to 50%. In the last decade, SLBC incidence has increased in Italy; notably, durum wheat has proven to be more susceptible than common wheat..
Shiitake · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · FEMS microbiology letters
Valorization of low-cost, carbon-rich substrates by edible ascomycetes and basidiomycetes grown on liquid cultures.
Three ascomycetes (Morchella vulgaris AMRL 36, M. elata AMRL 63, Tuber aestivum AMRL 364) and four basidiomycetes strains (Lentinula edodes AMRL 124 and 126, Agaricus bisporus AMRL 208 and 209) were screened for their ability to grow on liquid static flask cultures of glucose, glycerol, molasses and waste flour-rich….
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2019 · Evaluation Study · Journal of the science of food and agriculture
Enhancement of antroquinonol production during batch fermentation using pH control coupled with an oxygen vector.
BACKGROUND: Antroquinonol, a ubiquinone derivative that shows anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities, is produced during solid-state fermentation of Antrodia camphorata; however, it cannot be biosynthesized via conventional submerged fermentation..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2019 · Abstract · Current developments in nutrition
Influences of Antroquinonol and 4-Acetylantroquinonol B on Inflammatory Tumorigenesis in the MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line (P06-039-19)
Abstract Objectives The inflammatory microenvironment is currently received substantial attentions in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer (BC), the leading cause of cancer death, ∼15%, among women worldwide..
Turkey Tail · 2018 · Comparative Study · Applied and environmental microbiology
Coupling Secretomics with Enzyme Activities To Compare the Temporal Processes of Wood Metabolism among White and Brown Rot Fungi.
Wood-degrading fungi use a sequence of oxidative and hydrolytic mechanisms to loosen lignocellulose and then release and metabolize embedded sugars. These temporal sequences have recently been mapped at high resolution using directional growth on wood wafers, revealing previously obscured dynamics as fungi….
Lion's Mane · 2018 · Retracted Publication · Cellular physiology and biochemistry: international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
Erinacine Facilitates the Opening of the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Through the Inhibition of the PI3K/ Akt/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Erinacine, which is extracted from the medicinal mushroom Hericium erinaceus, is known to play anticancer roles in human cancers. The following study aims to investigate the role of erinacine in the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)….
Mesima · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Molecular Characterization of Two Polysaccharides from Phellinus vaninii Ljup and their Cytotoxicity to Cancer Cell Lines.
BACKGROUND: Phellinus vaninii, a medicinal basidiomycete fungus, is often confused with Phellinus igniarius and Phellinus linteus. Polysaccharides extract from P.
Lion's Mane · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · BMC microbiology
Screening for inhibitors of mutacin synthesis in Streptococcus mutans using fluorescent reporter strains.
BACKGROUND: Within the polymicrobial dental plaque biofilm, bacteria kill competitors by excreting mixtures of bacteriocins, resulting in improved fitness and survival. Inhibiting their bacteriocin synthesis might therefore be a useful strategy to eliminate specific pathogens..
Turkey Tail · 2017 · Dissertation · journal metadata
Fungus-bacteria interactions in decomposing wood: unravelling community effects
Metadata-grounded summary: This dissertation indexes research on Trametes versicolor in 2017. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, immune support based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..