Agaricus bisporus – Page 16

Multianalytical Investigation of Psilocybe cubensis Mushrooms: Physicochemical Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Psilocybin and Psilocin Compounds

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Scientists extracted and analyzed psilocybin and psilocin from Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms to develop a medication for treating mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Using various analytical techniques, they confirmed the extract contained about 3.26% psilocybin and was safe, pure, and stable. The research shows that creating a psilocybin-based medicine from these mushrooms is feasible and could offer a new treatment option for people struggling with mental health issues.

Mycosynthesis of Metal-Containing Nanoparticles—Synthesis by Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes and Their Application

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Scientists have discovered that common fungi like mushrooms and molds can produce tiny nanoparticles that fight bacteria, kill cancer cells, and speed up chemical reactions. This fungal method is much cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than traditional chemical production methods. The nanoparticles can be used in medical treatments, wound dressings, water purification, and farming as natural fertilizers and pesticides.

Lectins as versatile tools to explore cellular glycosylation

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Lectins are natural proteins that selectively bind to sugars on cell surfaces, discovered over 130 years ago as tools for studying cell chemistry. They have become especially valuable in cancer research, revealing how cancer cells have abnormal sugar patterns that predict how aggressively they spread. Modern biotechnology now allows scientists to create enhanced lectin versions and use them in high-throughput screening to discover new disease markers and improve patient diagnosis.

Optimisation and Characterisation of Novel Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Peptides Prepared by Double Enzymatic Hydrolysis from Agaricus bisporus Scraps

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Scientists discovered three new peptides in common button mushroom scraps that can lower blood pressure by blocking an enzyme called ACE. Using special enzymes to break down mushroom proteins and then purifying the result, they created peptides with strong blood pressure-lowering activity that survive stomach digestion well. This finding turns mushroom waste into a valuable source for making natural blood pressure medications that are safer than synthetic alternatives.

Upregulation of ACC deaminase gene in Bacillus velezensis UTB96 improved yield and shelf Life of Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers discovered that adding a beneficial bacteria called Bacillus velezensis UTB96 to mushroom growing substrates significantly improves both the amount of mushrooms produced and how long they stay fresh. When this bacteria was grown in a medium containing calcium chloride, it produced more of an enzyme called ACC deaminase that breaks down ethylene, a gas that causes mushrooms to age and brown. Mushrooms treated with this specially-prepared bacteria stayed fresher for three weeks in the refrigerator with minimal browning, and overall mushroom yield increased by up to 23%.

Mycofabrication of sustainable mycelium-based leather using Talaromyces sp. and irradiated eggplant peel waste

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Scientists developed a new type of eco-friendly leather made from fungal mycelium grown on eggplant peel waste. Using radiation to treat the eggplant peels made them stronger and more flexible, and optimizing the growing conditions improved the material’s quality. The resulting mycoleather has mechanical properties comparable to real leather but is completely biodegradable and sustainable, offering a promising alternative to traditional leather production.

Saprotrophic Wood Decay Ability and Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme System of the White Rot Fungus Crucibulum laeve: Secretome, Metabolome and Genome Investigations

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This study investigates how a forest fungus called Crucibulum laeve breaks down wood and plant material. Using specialized laboratory techniques, researchers found that this fungus uses a unique set of enzymes that work through oxidation (chemical breakdown using oxygen) rather than simple digestion. The fungus is particularly good at degrading birch wood and produces numerous copies of genes for these special enzymes, giving it an advantage in decomposing partially rotted plant material on the forest floor.

Unholy marriages and eternal triangles: how competition in the mushroom life cycle can lead to genomic conflict

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Mushrooms reproduce in an unusual way where two separate genomes coexist peacefully in the same fungal body. However, this arrangement creates opportunities for selfish genetic elements to cheat and pursue their own interests at the expense of the whole organism. The authors explore how competition between these genetic components could drive evolution of new mating systems and characteristics in mushroom fungi.

Efficient conversion of tea residue nutrients: Screening and proliferation of edible fungi

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Tea waste from instant tea production is typically discarded, but researchers discovered that edible fungi can efficiently convert this waste into nutritious fungal protein. By testing six different mushroom species, they found that Monascus kaoliang B6 was the most effective, using special enzymes to break down the tough plant fibers and convert nutrients into fungal biomass. This process offers an eco-friendly solution to tea industry waste while producing valuable food ingredients.

Modern Pro-Health Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms: Insights into the Polyporaceae Family, with a Focus on Cerrena unicolor

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This review explores how medicinal mushrooms, particularly Cerrena unicolor, can be used to improve health through functional foods and supplements. The mushroom contains natural compounds with powerful properties including fighting cancer cells, killing harmful bacteria and viruses, and protecting the body from oxidative stress. Research shows these mushrooms could be incorporated into dairy products and other foods to create innovative health-promoting products for consumers.

Fungal Species: Agaricus bisporus