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Edible Fungi Melanin: Recent Advances in Extraction, Characterization, Biological Activity and Applications

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Melanin from edible mushrooms like black wood ear and reishi offers a natural, sustainable alternative to synthetic melanins with impressive health benefits. These mushroom melanins demonstrate powerful antioxidant and antibacterial properties, protect against radiation damage, and can help maintain liver health. New extraction methods using special solvents are making it easier to obtain pure melanin from mushrooms efficiently, opening doors for its use in food, cosmetics, and medicines.

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Isolation, identification, and production optimization of natural functional pigments produced by Talaromyces atroroseus LWT-1

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Researchers isolated a special fungus called Talaromyces atroroseus that produces natural red pigments with cancer-fighting properties. These pigments killed cancer cells in laboratory tests while actually helping normal cells grow, which is an ideal combination for therapeutic potential. By optimizing growing conditions, scientists found they can produce large quantities of these pigments efficiently, offering a safe, natural alternative to synthetic dyes for food and cosmetic products.

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Isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of Stropharia rugosoannulata polysaccharides with hypolipidemic effect

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Scientists extracted and studied a polysaccharide from wine cap mushrooms that shows promise for lowering cholesterol and protecting the liver. The compound, called SRF-3, has a complex sugar structure and works by binding to cholesterol and bile acids, helping the body eliminate them. Testing in laboratory conditions showed it has strong antioxidant properties and can reduce fat accumulation in liver cells, suggesting potential use as a natural supplement for managing high cholesterol.

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