Fungal Species: Paxillus involutus

Corrigendum: Compounds purified from edible fungi fight against chronic inflammation through oxidative stress regulation

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This article is a correction to a previous study about beneficial compounds found in edible mushrooms. The study examined how various mushroom-derived substances like polysaccharides and peptides can combat chronic inflammation by reducing oxidative stress in the body. Multiple mushroom species were analyzed for their antioxidant properties and mechanisms of action. The corrections ensure proper citation of the original research sources while maintaining the core scientific findings.

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Identification of two metallothioneins in Agaricus crocodilinus reveals gene duplication and domain expansion, a pattern conserved across fungal species

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A common edible mushroom called A. crocodilinus can accumulate dangerous levels of cadmium from soil without being harmed. Scientists discovered this mushroom produces two different proteins called metallothioneins that work together to safely trap and store the toxic cadmium. One protein handles constant, everyday cadmium storage in the mushroom fruiting body, while the other activates quickly when the roots encounter sudden heavy metal stress. This same protective strategy appears in other mushroom species, showing it’s an important evolutionary adaptation.

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Complete mitochondrial genome of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Suillus collinitus (Suillaceae, Boletales)

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Scientists have successfully sequenced the complete genetic code of a mushroom species called Suillus collinitus, which forms important partnerships with pine trees. This mushroom’s mitochondrial genome is about 77,700 base pairs long and contains genes necessary for cellular energy production. The study reveals that this species belongs to the Boletales group of fungi and provides valuable genetic information that can help researchers better understand fungal evolution and relationships.

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First Evidences that the Ectomycorrhizal Fungus Paxillus involutus Mobilizes Nitrogen and Carbon from Saprotrophic Fungus Necromass

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This research reveals how certain forest fungi can recycle nutrients from dead fungal material and share them with trees. The study shows that a specific tree-partnering fungus (Paxillus involutus) can extract both nitrogen and carbon from dead fungal matter, and then transfer primarily nitrogen to its tree partner. This discovery has several important implications for everyday life: • Helps explain how forests maintain their fertility through natural recycling processes • Demonstrates the importance of preserving fungal diversity in forest ecosystems • Provides insights that could improve forest management practices • Could inform development of more sustainable agricultural practices • Contributes to our understanding of carbon storage in forest soils

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