Stimulatory Effects of Oleic Acid and Fungal Elicitor on Betulinic Acid Production by Submerged Cultivation of Medicinal Mushroom Inonotus obliquus

This research explored ways to improve the production of betulinic acid, a valuable medicinal compound, from the chaga mushroom using laboratory cultivation techniques. The findings show that adding certain natural compounds can significantly increase the production of this beneficial substance. This matters for everyday life in several ways: • Could lead to more affordable and accessible cancer-fighting medications • Helps preserve natural mushroom populations by enabling laboratory production • Provides a sustainable way to produce important medical compounds • May reduce the cost of producing anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drugs • Demonstrates how natural processes can be optimized for human benefit