Characterization of γ-Cadinene Enzymes in Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma sinensis Provides Insight into Identification of Terpenoid Synthases

This research focuses on developing a new method to identify specific enzymes in medicinal mushrooms that produce valuable compounds. The findings make it easier to discover and study enzymes that create natural products with potential pharmaceutical applications. Impacts on everyday life: – Enables more efficient production of natural medicinal compounds – Could lead to new drug development from fungal sources – Improves our ability to harness beneficial compounds from mushrooms – May reduce costs of producing therapeutic compounds – Advances sustainable production of natural products