Review
Agronomy
Sarana Rose Sommano, Ratchuporn Suksathan, Thanarat Sombat, Pimjai Seehanam, Sasithorn Sirilun, Warintorn Ruksiriwanich, Sutee Wangtueai, Noppol Leksawasdi
Summary: Medicinal mushrooms, including those containing psilocybin, have diverse chemical constituents and therapeutic potential. They are used for treating addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. However, there is a lack of comprehensive documentation on the agronomic aspects and biotechnology approaches for producing active ingredients from these mushrooms.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Janos Vetter
Summary: Carbohydrates, especially glucans, play an important role in the fungal cell wall and have positive biological effects on animals and humans. Different mushrooms contain different types of glucans, with molecular weights ranging from 10^4 to 10^5 Da. The biological effects of glucans are related to the integrity of their tertiary structure.
Review
Oncology
Santhosshi Narayanan, Aline Rozman de Mores, Lorenzo Cohen, Mohammed Moustapha Anwar, Felippe Lazar, Rachel Hicklen, Gabriel Lopez, Peiying Yang, Eduardo Bruera
Summary: The systematic review focused on clinical studies of mushroom supplements in cancer care conducted in the past 10 years. The studies showed that mushroom preparations can have positive effects in reducing chemotherapy toxicity, improving quality of life, promoting immune response, and possibly improving clinical outcomes. However, the current evidence is inconclusive to recommend the routine use of mushrooms for cancer patients, and more trials are needed to explore their use during and after cancer treatment.
CURRENT ONCOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ping-Ya He, Yu-Hao Hou, Yue Yang, Ning Li
Summary: The study aimed to identify the anti-tumor potential of the extract of Sanghuangprous vaninii on human cervical cancer cells and explore the mechanisms of cell death. The results showed that the extract significantly inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell death by blocking the cell cycle and causing apoptosis.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Zeng Tang, Shiqi Guan, Menglin Zhao, Lijia Wang, Ying Liu, Yubing Fan
Summary: This study found that grassland transfer plays a significant role in improving herders' income, especially after correcting for selection bias. Grassland rent-in promotes livestock income, while grassland rent-out promotes non-livestock income.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qi Gao, Debin Zhang, Wenjing Ding, Wenjiao Zhai, Chunmei Gu, Shaofen Guo
Summary: The effect of lanthanum nitrate on the active substance content and antioxidant capacity of Cordyceps militaris was investigated. The results showed that concentrations of 10 mg/L and 50 mg/L had the most significant influence on the active substance content, with the latter significantly promoting the synthesis of cordycepin and enhancing the antioxidant capacity. Lanthanum nitrate had no significant effect on ergosterol synthesis. Therefore, the optimal concentration for lanthanum nitrate treatment was determined to be 50 mg/L.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qing-Feng Meng, Wen-Ting Hu, Hua Wang, Lun-Hui Wu, Cai-Ling Yang, Xuan Zhou, Yu-Jia Tian, Shao-Bin Fu
Summary: Cordyceps militaris is a valuable medicinal mushroom known for its bioactive metabolites. This study identified a new compound and several known compounds in cultivated C. militaris fruiting bodies. Some of these compounds demonstrated lipase inhibitory activity at a concentration of 0.09 mg/mL.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Fortunato Cirlincione, Antonino Pirrone, Ignazio Maria Gugino, Aldo Todaro, Vincenzo Naselli, Nicola Francesca, Antonio Alfonzo, Giulia Mirabile, Valeria Ferraro, Gaetano Balenzano, Maria Letizia Gargano
Summary: This study improved the fermentation process and sensory characteristics of beer by adding Pleurotus eryngii var. eryngii mushroom powder, resulting in increased alcoholic content and favorable ratings.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Somanjana Khatua, Soumitra Paloi, Krishnendu Acharya
Summary: This study documents the myco-diversity and indigenous knowledge of mushroom species in the wilderness of West Bengal, India, highlighting the discovery of a novel species called Jam Patra. A water-soluble polysaccharide-rich fraction isolated from this species showed antioxidant activity and immune-stimulating properties. Chemical characterization and biological assays supported the traditional consumption of Jam Patra as a health-promoting food.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahn Berovic, Bojana Boh Podgornik, Andrej Gregori
Summary: This article introduces the artificial cultivation and biotechnological cultivation methods of medicinal mushrooms, and compares their advantages and disadvantages. The findings indicate that farming is cost-effective but time-consuming for large-scale production, solid-state cultivation is close to the natural growth process and suitable for veterinary and food supplements, while submerged liquid-state cultivation of mushroom mycelia is fast and well controlled.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lauretta N. Ofodile, Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen, Felicia N. Anike, Ayodeji A. Adekunle
Summary: Ganoderma species has not been commercially cultivated in Nigeria. This study reports the successful cultivation of indigenous isolates of Ganoderma spp. from Nigeria on sawdust and water hyacinth substrates. The findings suggest that a mixture of sawdust and water hyacinth is the most suitable substrate for cultivation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ravindran K. Veena, Haridas Ramya, Thekkuttuparambil A. Ajith, Kainoor K. Janardhanan, Solomon P. Wasser
Summary: The study evaluated the protective effect of CM against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in rats, showing that CM could alleviate DOX-induced myocardial damage and increase mitochondrial enzyme activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Dimitrios Kontogiannatos, Georgios Koutrotsios, Savvina Xekalaki, Georgios I. Zervakis
Summary: Cordyceps militaris, a fungus with important medicinal properties, has attracted research and commercial interest due to its bioactive compounds and ease of cultivation. However, challenges exist in commercial-scale cultivation, such as strain selection, genetic degeneration, and substrate optimization. Understanding factors influencing biomass and metabolite production, addressing strain degeneration, and developing protocols for functional biology studies are crucial for improving productivity and advancing this promising sector.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yasaman Yazdi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei, Hamid R. Pourianfar
Summary: This study quantitatively evaluated the antibacterial activity of different extracts from the fruiting bodies of Lentinus tigrinus against the foodborne pathogen Bacillus cereus. The acetone extract showed significant antibacterial activity, inhibiting the growth of B. cereus at concentrations as low as 31.25 μg/mL. The methanol-ethyl acetate and hot water extracts had weaker antibacterial activities. The findings suggest that L. tigrinus could be a good natural source for isolating and purifying antibacterial compounds against B. cereus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liming He, Ke Yao, Xiaoyan Xu, Fang Li, Xia Luo
Summary: This study aimed to develop a reliable intraspecific identification method for Ganoderma lingzhi using specific ISSR primers. By screening and validating specific ISSR primers, 15 primers were identified to have polymorphic banding patterns, allowing for intraspecific identification and polymorphism analysis of G. lingzhi strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
(2022)