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The Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications

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Traditional Chinese Medicine uses various herbs and plant compounds to treat Type 2 diabetes by improving how the body controls blood sugar and protects the pancreas. Many common TCM herbs like ginseng, rehmannia, and coptis work through natural mechanisms that reduce inflammation, protect cells from damage, and improve how the body uses insulin. Research shows TCM may also help prevent or reduce diabetes-related complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, and nerves. These herbal treatments offer potential benefits with fewer side effects compared to conventional medications.

Influence of Culture Conditions on Bioactive Compounds in Cordyceps militaris: A Comprehensive Review

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Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal fungus used in traditional medicine for treating fatigue, boosting immunity, and fighting cancer. This review explains how growing conditions—such as the type of grain or insect substrate used, light exposure, temperature, and nutrient balance—dramatically affect the production of beneficial compounds like cordycepin. The research shows that mixing grains with insect-based materials and using specific light wavelengths can significantly increase the potency of these medicinal fungi, making them more effective for health applications.

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.

Diet-Derived Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) Induce Muscle Wasting In Vitro, and a Standardized Vaccinium macrocarpon Extract Restrains AGE Formation and AGE-Dependent C2C12 Myotube Atrophy

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This research shows that processed foods high in sugar and fat create harmful compounds called AGEs that can cause muscle loss and weakness. Cranberry extract, which contains natural antioxidants, was found to be particularly effective at blocking AGE formation and preventing muscle cell damage. The study suggests that eating foods containing cranberry extract might help prevent age-related muscle loss and the negative effects of unhealthy Western diets on muscle health.

Influence of Culture Conditions on Bioactive Compounds in Cordyceps militaris: A Comprehensive Review

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This review examines how growing conditions affect the medicinal compounds produced by Cordyceps militaris mushrooms. The research shows that factors like light exposure, specific nutrient combinations, and growing on insect-based substrates can significantly boost production of beneficial compounds like cordycepin. These findings suggest ways to produce more effective and affordable medicinal mushroom products for use in supplements and pharmaceuticals.

Haplotype-Phased Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of Floccularia luteovirens Provides Insights into Its Taxonomy, Adaptive Evolution, and Biosynthetic Potential

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Scientists have created the most detailed genetic map of the yellow mushroom (Floccularia luteovirens), a highly valued medicinal and edible fungus from the Tibetan Plateau. Using advanced sequencing technology, they mapped its 13 chromosomes and identified 15 pathways that the mushroom uses to make potentially useful healing compounds. The research also solved a long-standing mystery about the mushroom’s family tree, proving it is not actually related to Armillaria mushrooms as previously thought. This genetic blueprint opens new possibilities for developing medicines from this special fungus.

Influence of Culture Conditions on Bioactive Compounds in Cordyceps militaris: A Comprehensive Review

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Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal fungus that produces powerful health-promoting compounds used to boost energy, strengthen immunity, and fight cancer. This review explains how different growing conditions—like the type of food the fungus is grown on, light exposure, and temperature—affect which beneficial compounds it produces and how much. By optimizing these conditions, producers can create more effective products for health supplements and medicines, though more research is needed to standardize production methods.

Telomere-to-Telomere Assembly of the Cordyceps militaris CH1 Genome and Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Provide New Insights into Cordycepin Biosynthesis Under Light Stress

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Researchers successfully sequenced the complete genome of Cordyceps militaris CH1, a medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine. By exposing the fungus to light and analyzing gene expression and metabolite changes, they discovered that light stress activates key genes involved in producing cordycepin, the main active medicinal compound. This breakthrough provides a foundation for improving cordycepin production in artificial cultivation, making this valuable medicine more affordable and accessible.

Himalayan Mushrooms as a Natural Source of Ergosterol and Vitamin D2: A Review of Nutraceutical and Functional Food Perspectives

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Mushrooms from the Himalayan region are naturally rich in ergosterol, a compound that converts to vitamin D2 when exposed to sunlight or UV light. This review explores how mushrooms can serve as sustainable, plant-based sources of vitamin D to address deficiencies in populations with limited sun exposure. By understanding how environmental factors and UV treatment affect ergosterol levels, scientists can develop enriched mushroom-based foods and supplements with enhanced nutritional benefits.

Mycochemistry, antioxidant activity and anticancer potentiality of ethyl acetate extract of Daldinia eschscholtzii against A549 lung cancer cell line

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Researchers studied a wild fungus called Daldinia eschscholtzii to see if it could fight lung cancer. They found that an extract from this fungus contained 28 different beneficial compounds and was effective at killing cancer cells by triggering a process called apoptosis (programmed cell death). The treatment also reduced the cancer cells’ ability to spread, and it appeared safe for normal, healthy cells. Several compounds in the extract showed promise as potential anti-cancer drugs.

Fungal Species: Cordyceps sinensis