Isolation and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide with Immunomodulatory Activity from Fermentation Broth of Morchella conica

This research isolated and studied a special sugar molecule from morel mushrooms grown in laboratory conditions. The molecule was found to boost immune system function by activating important immune cells. This has practical implications for human health: • Could lead to new natural immune-boosting supplements • Provides a sustainable way to produce beneficial compounds from rare mushrooms • May help develop treatments for diseases affecting the immune system • Demonstrates potential for using fermentation instead of wild mushroom harvesting • Could reduce costs of obtaining medicinal mushroom compounds