Fungal Species: Lycoperdon pyriforme

Isolation, Characterization, and Wound-Healing Potential of β-D-Glucan from Lycoperdon pyriforme Schaeff

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Researchers isolated and studied a compound called β-D-glucan from puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon pyriforme) that have been traditionally used to heal wounds and stop bleeding. Laboratory tests showed this compound safely promotes the movement and growth of skin cells that help wounds close without harming red blood cells, and it actually helps blood clot faster. These findings support the traditional use of this mushroom and suggest it could be developed into a new natural wound-healing treatment.

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Spores of Puffball Fungus Lycoperdon pyriforme as a Reference Standard of Stable Monodisperse Aerosol for Calibration of Optical Instruments

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This research introduces a natural and cost-effective solution for calibrating air quality measurement instruments using spores from common puffball mushrooms. Unlike artificial alternatives, these fungal spores maintain consistent size and don’t clump together in the air, making them ideal for instrument calibration. Impact on everyday life: – Could lead to more accurate air quality measurements in cities and indoor spaces – May help develop better air purification systems – Provides a more affordable way to calibrate air quality monitoring equipment – Could improve detection of harmful airborne particles – May advance our understanding of how biological particles behave in air

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