Investigation of lovastatin from three Oyster Mushroom species
In study, researchers focused on examining the presence and amount of lovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol, in three popular edible oyster mushroom species.
Identification of the antidepressant function of the mushroom Pleurotus eryngii
The edible mushroom Pleurotus eryngii produces various beneficial molecules that affect human health. Recently, researchers discovered that P. eryngii produces substances with antidepressant effects. An
Antiproliferative activities of extracts from mycelial biomass
Medicinal mushrooms have demonstrated significant potential in combating cancer due to their ability to produce plant hormones known as cytokinins. These compounds can effectively inhibit
Enhancement of wheat grain antioxidant activity by fermentation with maitake mycelia
This study focused on the antioxidant properties of three edible and medicinal mushrooms: Grifola frondosa, Grifola gargal, and Grifola sordulenta. The researchers aimed to enhance
Anti-aging capacity of Shiitake mycelia zinc polysaccharide
In modern society, aging has become a significant concern, and many people rely on various medicines to slow down the aging process. However, a lot
Dietary supplementation with rice bran fermented with Shiitake increases interferon activity
The goal of this study was to see if adding rice bran fermented with the mushroom Lentinus edodes (known as rice bran exo-biopolymer, or RBEP),
Efficacy of Shiitake Extract for Patients Undergoing Cancer Chemotherapy
Lentinula edodes mycelia extract (L.E.M.) is widely used as a herbal medicine, but its safety and effectiveness have not been scientifically proven. In this study,
Shiitake mushroom polysaccharides exert immunoenhancing effect on macrophage cells
Researchers isolated and purified a crude polysaccharide fraction (called cLEP) and two more refined fractions (called LEP1 and LEP2) from the mycelia of Lentinus edodes.
The protective effects of a polysaccharide from shiitake mushroom
High levels of glucose can be harmful to islet beta cells, which are crucial for insulin production. In this study, researchers examined the protective effects
Antimicrobial activity of oyster mushroom
In this study, researchers examined the antimicrobial properties of four different oyster mushroom species: Pleurotus ostreatus (grey and white strains), Pleurotus cornucopiae (bright yellow strain),