Fungal Species:  Amanita virosa

First Chemical Investigation of Korean Wild Mushroom, Amanita hemibapha subsp. javanica and the Identification of Anti-Helicobacter pylori Compounds

Researchers studied a Korean edible mushroom called Amanita hemibapha subsp. javanica and found it contains compounds that can kill the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach ulcers and gastric cancer. One compound in particular showed strong antibacterial activity, performing even better than some known antibiotics. These findings suggest this mushroom could be a natural source for developing new medicines to treat H. pylori infections and fight antibiotic-resistant strains.

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Profiling of Amatoxins and Phallotoxins in the Genus Lepiota by Liquid Chromatography Combined with UV Absorbance and Mass Spectrometry

This research analyzed toxic compounds in various species of Lepiota mushrooms using advanced laboratory techniques. The study found that some Lepiota species contain dangerous toxins called amatoxins at levels even higher than the notorious death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). This work helps improve our understanding of which mushroom species are dangerous and aids in mushroom poisoning diagnosis and treatment. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps identify which wild mushrooms are potentially lethal if consumed • Improves medical diagnosis and treatment of mushroom poisoning • Advances food safety by better understanding toxic mushroom species • Assists mushroom foragers and mycologists in species identification • Contributes to development of better toxin detection methods

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