Chemoinformatic Database Building and In Silico Hit-Identification of Potential Multi-Targeting Bioactive Compounds Extracted from Mushroom Species

This research used computer modeling to study natural compounds found in mushrooms and their potential to treat multiple diseases simultaneously. Instead of looking for compounds that target just one disease pathway, the researchers identified mushroom compounds that could potentially work on multiple disease targets at once. This approach could lead to more effective treatments with fewer side effects. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new medicines derived from mushrooms to treat complex diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s • May help develop functional foods using medicinal mushrooms for disease prevention • Could reduce the number of different medications needed to treat certain conditions • Demonstrates the untapped potential of mushrooms as sources of therapeutic compounds • Provides scientific backing for traditional uses of medicinal mushrooms