Fungal Species: Lycium barbarum

The Structural Characterization and Immunomodulatory Activity of Polysaccharides from Pleurotus abieticola Fruiting Bodies

Researchers isolated and studied a polysaccharide compound from oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus abieticola) called PAPS1. When tested in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug that suppresses immunity, PAPS1 helped restore immune function by reducing harmful reactive oxygen species and boosting beneficial gut bacteria. This suggests that mushroom polysaccharides could potentially be used to help cancer patients manage the immunosuppressive side effects of chemotherapy.

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The anti-fatigue and sleep-aiding effects vary significantly among different recipes containing Ganoderma lucidum extracts

Different recipes made from Ganoderma lucidum mushroom have different health benefits. This study tested two recipes in mice and found that one (PGB) was better for reducing fatigue and improving exercise performance, while the other (GBS) was better for improving sleep quality. The research shows that how you prepare and combine medicinal mushroom ingredients matters for what health benefits you get.

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Pharmacodynamic Material Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Biomacromolecules: A Review

This research examines how large biological molecules (biomacromolecules) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) contribute to its therapeutic effects. While smaller molecules in TCM have been well-studied, larger molecules like complex sugars, proteins, and genetic material also play crucial roles in how these medicines work. The study shows these compounds can boost immune function, fight cancer, reduce inflammation, and help regulate blood sugar, among other benefits. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps explain why traditional herbal decoctions (teas) can be effective medicines despite containing compounds that are difficult to absorb • Suggests new ways to improve the effectiveness of herbal medicines by preserving beneficial large molecules during processing • Provides scientific support for traditional preparation methods like extended boiling of herbs • Opens possibilities for developing new medicines based on these natural compounds • Helps bridge traditional medicine with modern scientific understanding

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Antioxidant Activities of Natural Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives for Biomedical and Medicinal Applications

This research examines how natural sugar-based compounds (polysaccharides) from plants, fungi, and other sources can act as powerful antioxidants for medical treatments and applications. These natural compounds help protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals, which are linked to many chronic diseases. Impacts on everyday life: – Natural polysaccharides could lead to safer and more effective medications with fewer side effects – These compounds can be used to create better food packaging that keeps food fresh longer – They can help create improved wound healing materials and tissue repair treatments – Natural polysaccharides offer environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic materials in medical and food applications – These compounds could help develop better treatments for common conditions like diabetes and heart disease

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