Bioactivity and toxicity of polysaccharides derived from the phytopathogenic mushroom Ganoderma orbiforme cultured in a bioreactor
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Scientists studied a mushroom called Ganoderma orbiforme that normally harms oil palm trees to see if it could be useful as medicine. They grew the mushroom in a special bioreactor and extracted beneficial substances called polysaccharides. These substances showed promise as natural antibiotics and antioxidants while being safe for use based on safety testing with fish embryos.