Disease: diabetic wounds

Polyphenolic Hispolon Derived from Medicinal Mushrooms of the Inonotus and Phellinus Genera Promotes Wound Healing in Hyperglycemia-Induced Impairments

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Researchers tested a natural compound called hispolon, extracted from medicinal mushrooms, to see if it could help heal wounds in diabetic patients. Using both laboratory cells and diabetic rats, they found that hispolon successfully reduced cell damage caused by high blood sugar, improved wound closure, and promoted healthy tissue growth. The compound worked as well as an existing diabetic wound cream and showed no harmful side effects, suggesting it could become a new natural treatment option for diabetic wound complications.

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Crab vs. Mushroom: A Review of Crustacean and Fungal Chitin in Wound Treatment

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Chitin, a natural material found in crab shells and mushrooms, can be used to make wound dressings that speed up healing and fight infection. The review compares these two sources, finding that crab-derived chitin has been studied more extensively and has several commercial products available, while mushroom-derived chitin offers advantages like lower cost and easier processing. Both types work by promoting cell growth, stopping bleeding, and killing bacteria, making them promising alternatives to traditional wound dressings for treating difficult-to-heal wounds.

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