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.
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
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),
Immune augmentation and tumor inhibition by glucans isolated from the mycelia and fruit body of Pleurotus ostreatus
With the rise in cancer cases, finding medical alternatives with fewer side effects has become crucial. In this study, novel glucans and glycans from the
Pleurotus ostreatus inhibits proliferation of human breast and colon cancer cells
Although mushrooms are widely consumed around the world, only two epidemiological studies have shown that eating mushrooms might reduce the risk of cancer. In this