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Medicinal Mushrooms as Multicomponent Mixtures—Demonstrated with the Example of Lentinula edodes

Shiitake mushrooms are more than just tasty food—they contain numerous compounds that work together to improve health. Unlike single isolated drugs, whole mushroom preparations offer multiple benefits including boosting immunity, protecting the heart, and potentially supporting cancer treatment. These mushrooms have been used safely in Asian medicine for over 2000 years and are becoming recognized worldwide for their health-promoting properties.

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Structural Elucidation, Modification, and Structure-Activity Relationship of Polysaccharides in Chinese Herbs: A Review

This comprehensive review explains how the structure of plant polysaccharides from Chinese herbs determines their healing properties. The authors discuss various laboratory methods to identify polysaccharide structures and explain how chemical modifications can enhance their beneficial effects like boosting immunity and fighting tumors. The review provides guidance for researchers developing new polysaccharide-based medicines and shows that finding the right molecular size and chemical composition is key to maximizing therapeutic benefits.

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production—A Review

Medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake contain powerful compounds that may help fight cancer, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation. These mushrooms are low in calories and can be added to everyday foods like bread, pasta, and meat products to boost their nutritional value. While promising, more research is needed to confirm how much people should consume and whether they interact safely with medications.

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Edible Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Compounds with Health Benefits and Processing Aspects

Mushrooms are nutrient-rich foods packed with beneficial compounds that can help prevent various diseases including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. They contain natural antioxidants and immune-boosting substances that support overall health. Scientists are developing new extraction methods to capture these beneficial compounds more efficiently, and various cooking and processing techniques can help preserve their nutritional value for daily consumption.

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Proteins from Edible Mushrooms: Nutritional Role and Contribution to Well-Being

Mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses containing as much high-quality protein as meat and soybeans, with complete amino acid profiles needed for human health. Beyond basic nutrition, mushroom proteins possess remarkable healing properties including anti-cancer, immune-boosting, and blood pressure-lowering effects. These sustainable proteins are increasingly used in food fortification, sports supplements, and therapeutic medicines. Growing mushrooms as mycelium or using novel cultivation methods makes protein production faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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The treasured giants: a current overview on agricultural, nutritional, bioactive, and economic potential of Macrocybe Species (Agaricales, Basidiomycota)

Macrocybe mushrooms are giant edible fungi found in tropical regions worldwide that offer significant nutritional and health benefits. These mushrooms can be cultivated using agricultural waste materials like sawdust and straw, making them an economical crop. Rich in proteins, fibers, vitamins, and medicinal compounds, they possess antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties that could benefit human health.

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The Nearly Complete Genome of Grifola frondosa and Light-Induced Genes Screened Based on Transcriptomics Promote the Production of Triterpenoid Compounds

Researchers sequenced the complete genetic code of maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) and discovered how light exposure influences the production of beneficial compounds called triterpenoids. The high-quality genome assembly revealed 12,526 genes and showed that light triggers specific genes involved in making these medicinal compounds. This breakthrough provides a scientific foundation for growing maitake mushrooms with optimized levels of health-promoting substances.

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The Gut Mycobiome for Precision Medicine

This comprehensive review explores how fungi in our gut play important roles in our health and disease. While fungi make up only a tiny fraction of our gut microbiota, they have outsized effects on conditions like diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and even certain cancers. The review discusses how scientists study these fungi and how understanding individual fungal profiles could lead to personalized medical treatments tailored to each person’s unique microbial makeup.

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Comparative Metabolite Profiling Between Cordyceps sinensis and Other Cordyceps by Untargeted UHPLC-MS/MS

This research compares the chemical compounds found in authentic Cordyceps sinensis with four similar but different Cordyceps species to identify which ones are real. Using advanced laboratory techniques, scientists detected thousands of chemical differences between the species. They found that genuine C. sinensis contains higher levels of specific beneficial compounds like nucleosides and certain fatty acids. These findings help consumers and merchants distinguish authentic Cordyceps from counterfeit products and lower-quality substitutes.

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Evaluation of Two Different Treatments for Larch Logs as Substrates to Cultivate Ganoderma tsugae in the Forest

This study compared growing the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma tsugae on sterilized versus non-sterilized larch wood in a forest setting. Researchers found that non-sterilized wood actually produced mushrooms with higher levels of beneficial compounds like triterpenoids and polysaccharides, while requiring less processing and cost. These findings suggest that farmers can use a simpler, less expensive cultivation method while still producing high-quality medicinal mushrooms.

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