Ganoderma lucidum – Page 7

Biobased Materials from Microbial Biomass and Its Derivatives

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This review explores how scientists are creating environmentally friendly materials using microorganisms like yeast, fungi, and bacteria instead of petroleum. These microbial-based materials can form flexible films suitable for food packaging and other applications. They are biodegradable, renewable, and can even be made from waste products generated by brewing and other industries. This approach offers a sustainable solution to plastic pollution while supporting a circular economy.

Biphasic Fermentation of Trapa bispinosa Shells by Ganoderma sinense and Characterization of Its Polysaccharides and Alcoholic Extract and Analysis of Their Bioactivity

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This study investigated fermenting water chestnut shells with a medicinal mushroom called Ganoderma sinense to create a more potent health product. Under optimal fermentation conditions, the resulting material showed significantly improved immune-boosting and antioxidant properties when tested in laboratory cells. The fermentation process changed the structure of polysaccharides and increased beneficial compounds, potentially transforming agricultural waste into a valuable functional food or supplement.

First Record of the Edible Mushroom Lepista sordida in Western Algerian Forest: Nutritional Value and Physicochemical Parameters of Mycelial Culture

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Researchers in Algeria discovered Lepista sordida, an edible purple mushroom, for the first time in western Algerian forests. They identified the species using DNA analysis and studied how to grow it in laboratories by testing different temperature, humidity, and pH levels. The mushroom is highly nutritious, containing significant amounts of protein and carbohydrates, making it valuable for improving local diets and addressing nutritional deficiencies.

The influence of intercropping Paris polyphylla with Polygonatum cyrtonema or Ganoderma lucidum on rhizosphere soil microbial community structure and quality of Paris polyphylla

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Researchers studied how planting Paris polyphylla (a rare medicinal plant) together with other plants affects soil health and medicine quality. Growing P. polyphylla alone caused problems like soil nutrient depletion and harmful microorganism growth. When grown alongside Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms or Polygonatum cyrtonema plants, the soil became healthier with better nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. This resulted in higher yields and better quality medicinal compounds in the P. polyphylla.

Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, and Anticancer Potential of Wild Ganoderma lucidum Extracts from High-Altitude Regions of Nepal

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Researchers studied a medicinal mushroom called Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) collected from high mountains in Nepal to understand its health benefits. They tested different ways to extract beneficial compounds from the mushroom and found that using ethanol was most effective. The extracts showed strong cancer-fighting properties against cervical cancer cells and powerful antioxidant effects that may help protect the body from damage. These findings suggest this Himalayan mushroom has real therapeutic potential for treating cancer and other diseases.

Fungal Metabolomics: A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Pathogenesis in Humans and Identifying Potential Therapeutics

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This review explains how scientists use metabolomics—a technique that identifies all chemical compounds in organisms—to understand how fungi cause disease and resist medicines. Fungi produce many different chemicals that help them attack our bodies and survive treatments, but these same chemicals could also be used to create new medicines. By studying these fungal chemicals, researchers can develop better antifungal drugs and understand how fungi manage to evade our immune system.

Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Boletus edulis, Imleria badia, Leccinum scabrum in the Context of Environmental Conditions and Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation

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This study examined three popular edible mushroom species from Poland to understand their nutritional benefits and safety. While all three mushrooms are rich in beneficial compounds like antioxidants and immune-boosting polysaccharides, Boletus edulis (porcini) accumulates concerning levels of cadmium from soil. The research shows these mushrooms are safe in normal amounts, but eating excessive quantities of porcini mushrooms could exceed safe limits for toxic metals, especially for people in polluted areas.

Investigating the Neuroprotective, Hepatoprotective, and Antimicrobial Effects of Mushroom Extracts

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This study examined four types of edible mushrooms to see if they could protect against aging and fight harmful bacteria. Researchers gave mice an aging-inducing substance and then treated them with mushroom extracts. The mushrooms, particularly Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus), helped prevent brain and liver damage, reduced inflammation, and showed antibacterial effects against multiple bacterial strains. These findings suggest mushrooms could be useful natural supplements to promote health and combat age-related decline.

A brief overview of the medicinal and nutraceutical importance of Inonotus obliquus (chaga) mushrooms

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Chaga mushrooms are a traditional medicine used for centuries in Eastern Europe and Asia that contains powerful compounds beneficial for health. These mushrooms have been shown to help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and protect cells from damage through their natural antioxidants. Modern scientific research is confirming what traditional healers have known for centuries about this remarkable fungus, making it an increasingly popular natural supplement for health and wellness.

Recent developments of tools for genome and metabolome studies in basidiomycete fungi and their application to natural product research

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Mushrooms and related fungi in the basidiomycete group produce many useful medicines and agricultural chemicals. Scientists have traditionally struggled to study these fungi because they grow slowly and have complex genomes. Recent technological breakthroughs—including faster DNA sequencing and gene-editing tools—are now making it much easier to discover and understand the helpful compounds these fungi produce, potentially leading to new medicines.

Fungal Species: Ganoderma lucidum