Agaricus brasiliensis

Proteomic study of medicinal mushroom extracts reveals antitumor mechanisms in an advanced colon cancer animal model via ribosomal biogenesis, translation, and metabolic pathways

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Scientists studied how special medicinal mushroom extracts can fight advanced colon cancer in mice. They found that a blend called Agarikon Plus, especially when combined with a common chemotherapy drug, significantly improved survival rates and slowed tumor growth. By analyzing all the proteins in tumor tissues, they discovered the mushroom extracts work by disrupting the cancer cells’ ability to make proteins they need to survive and grow. This research suggests mushroom-based treatments could become important new weapons in the fight against advanced colorectal cancer.

The Antioxidant Properties of Mushroom Polysaccharides can Potentially Mitigate Oxidative Stress, Beta-Cell Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance

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This research review explores how mushroom compounds called polysaccharides may help manage diabetes by reducing harmful stress on cells caused by high glucose levels. Scientists found that 104 different mushroom polysaccharides have anti-diabetic properties and can protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. These natural compounds show promise as a complementary treatment to conventional diabetes medications, potentially with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.

Use of Medicinal Mushrooms in Layer Ration

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This review discusses how medicinal mushrooms can be added to chicken feed to improve egg production and boost chicken health, offering a natural alternative to antibiotics. Several types of mushrooms like shiitake and oyster mushrooms have been shown to increase egg quality, strengthen immunity against diseases, and reduce cholesterol in eggs. These findings support the use of mushrooms as a sustainable solution for organic egg farming without compromising production or health.

Harnessing the Nutritional Value, Therapeutic Applications, and Environmental Impact of Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are nutritious superfoods packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that support overall health. They contain special compounds that can fight inflammation, boost immunity, and help prevent serious diseases like cancer and diabetes. Beyond eating them, mushrooms are being used to make medicines, cosmetics, and animal feed, while also helping clean up polluted environments. Regular consumption of mushrooms offers significant health benefits and can be a valuable addition to any healthy diet.

Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Pork Patties with Partial Replacement of Lean Pork by Stalks of Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers developed healthier pork patties by replacing up to 50% of the meat with mushroom stalks (Agaricus bisporus). The resulting patties had less fat and more fiber while maintaining good taste and texture. However, very high replacement levels (more than 50%) reduced protein quality. This approach helps reduce food waste from mushroom processing while creating more nutritious meat products.

Bioaccumulation and physiological changes in the fruiting body of Agaricus bisporus (Large) sing in response to cadmium

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This research shows that button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can absorb and accumulate harmful cadmium from contaminated soil. When exposed to cadmium stress, the mushrooms increase their protective chemical defenses, including antioxidant enzymes and organic acids, to survive the toxic conditions. The study demonstrates that these edible mushrooms could potentially be used as a practical and cost-effective method to clean up cadmium-polluted soils.

Lipid Fraction from Agaricus brasiliensis as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Lethal Sepsis in Mice

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Researchers tested a special extract from the Agaricus brasiliensis mushroom (rich in a compound called ergosterol) to treat severe sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection, in mice. When mice were given this mushroom extract alone, 67% survived, and when combined with antibiotics, 100% survived compared to none with saline alone. The extract reduced inflammation, protected the liver, fought bacteria, and reduced harmful free radicals in the body, suggesting it could be a valuable addition to antibiotic treatment for sepsis.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Candidate Genes Related to Cadmium Accumulation and Tolerance in Two Almond Mushroom (Agaricus brasiliensis) Strains with Contrasting Cadmium Tolerance

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This research examined how two different strains of the almond mushroom respond differently to toxic cadmium exposure at the genetic level. The study revealed important insights into how some mushrooms can better tolerate and process environmental toxins. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps identify mushroom strains that accumulate less toxic metals, making them safer for consumption – Advances understanding of how organisms can adapt to environmental pollutants – Could lead to development of mushroom varieties better suited for growing in contaminated soils – Provides insights for improving food safety in mushroom cultivation – May help develop methods to use mushrooms for cleaning up metal-contaminated environments

Do spawn storage conditions influence the colonization capacity of a wheat-straw-based substrate by Agaricus subrufescens?

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This research investigated how storage conditions affect the growth potential of the almond mushroom (Agaricus subrufescens), an edible fungus with potential health benefits. The study found that storing mushroom spawn at 10-15°C for up to 30 days can actually improve its ability to grow on agricultural waste materials. Impacts on everyday life: – Improved storage methods could make this nutritious mushroom more widely available to consumers – Better cultivation techniques could reduce costs for mushroom growers – More efficient use of agricultural waste products through mushroom cultivation – Potential increased availability of natural compounds with anti-cancer properties – Development of more sustainable food production methods

Effects on Tyrosinase Activity by the Extracts of Ganoderma lucidum and Related Mushrooms

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This research examined how different mushroom extracts, particularly from Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), can inhibit an enzyme called tyrosinase that affects skin pigmentation. The study found that Ganoderma lucidum was particularly effective at inhibiting this enzyme, which explains its traditional use in skin care products. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides scientific backing for natural skin-lightening products • Validates traditional use of mushroom extracts in cosmetics • Offers potential new options for people seeking natural skin care solutions • Helps explain why certain traditional Asian beauty products are effective • Could lead to development of new natural cosmetic ingredients

Fungal Species: Agaricus brasiliensis