Fungal Species: Sanghuangporus sanghuang

Transcriptome and Metabolome Reveal Accumulation of Key Metabolites with Medicinal Properties of Phylloporia pulla

Scientists studied a medicinal fungus called Phylloporia pulla to understand which health-promoting compounds it produces and how it makes them. Using advanced genetic and chemical analysis tools, they discovered the fungus produces beneficial compounds like steroids and triterpenoids that have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, with production peaking around the middle of the fungus’s growth cycle. They identified six key genes that control the production of celastrol, a particularly valuable compound with potential to treat diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. This research helps explain why this fungus has been used traditionally in medicine and provides guidance for growing it to maximize production of these beneficial compounds.

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Analysis of Gene Regulatory Network and Transcription Factors in Different Tissues of the Stropharia rugosoannulata Fruiting Body

Researchers analyzed the gene activity patterns across different parts of wine cap mushrooms (Stropharia rugosoannulata) to understand how the fruiting body develops. By examining gene expression in six different tissue types, they identified which genes are active in each tissue and what biological processes they control. This foundational knowledge can help improve mushroom cultivation techniques and production efficiency.

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In vitro fermentation characteristics and prebiotic activity of herbal polysaccharides: a review

This review explores how plant-based polysaccharides from traditional herbs can benefit our health by feeding good bacteria in our gut. When these polysaccharides are fermented by our gut microbiota, they break down into smaller compounds that produce short-chain fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects. The research shows that different herbs have different structures that are recognized by specific beneficial bacteria, which suggests we can develop personalized functional foods tailored to promote specific health benefits.

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Biological Activities of Secondary Metabolites from the Edible-Medicinal Macrofungi

This comprehensive review examines over 270 bioactive compounds from edible and medicinal mushrooms, showing they have remarkable potential to treat various diseases. These mushroom-derived substances demonstrate effectiveness against cancer, diabetes, inflammation, and infections while having fewer side effects than conventional drugs. Families like reishi and shiitake mushrooms are particularly rich sources of these healing compounds. The research suggests mushrooms are valuable natural resources for developing new therapeutic treatments.

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Transcriptome and Metabolome Integration Reveals the Impact of Fungal Elicitors on Triterpene Accumulation in Sanghuangporus sanghuang

Researchers studied how special fungal compounds called elicitors can boost the production of healing substances in a medicinal mushroom called Sanghuangporus sanghuang. By analyzing genes and metabolites, they found that adding elicitors increased beneficial compounds like betulinic acid and 2-hydroxyoleanolic acid by up to 114-fold. These findings suggest a practical way to produce more medicinal compounds from this mushroom for health applications.

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Transcriptome and Metabolome Integration Reveals the Impact of Fungal Elicitors on Triterpene Accumulation in Sanghuangporus sanghuang

Scientists studied how a special fungal treatment can boost the production of beneficial compounds in sanghuang mushrooms. Using advanced molecular analysis techniques, they found that the fungal elicitor significantly increased levels of healing compounds called triterpenes. The treated mushrooms produced 114 times more of one specific compound compared to untreated mushrooms. This research shows how we can grow medicinal mushrooms with higher levels of beneficial substances, which could help develop better treatments for various diseases.

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Study on Optimization of Liquid Fermentation Medium and Antitumor Activity of the Mycelium on Phyllopora lonicerae

Scientists optimized how to grow Phylloporia lonicerae fungus in the lab, increasing its production by 142% while cutting growth time by two-thirds. They discovered that certain compounds extracted from this fungus, particularly from a petroleum ether extract, can kill cancer cells and trigger apoptosis. The petroleum ether extract was more effective than the standard cancer drug 5-fluorouracil, especially against esophageal cancer cells, suggesting this fungus could be developed into a natural anti-cancer treatment.

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

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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High-quality genome assembly and annotation of Porodaedalea mongolica and Porodaedalea schrenkiana provide insights into potential industrial and medical application

Scientists sequenced the genomes of two medicinal wood-decay fungi species (Porodaedalea mongolica and P. schrenkiana) for the first time using advanced sequencing technology. These fungi produce beneficial compounds with anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, and can degrade environmental pollutants. The detailed genetic information revealed how these fungi break down wood and create bioactive compounds, opening new possibilities for medical treatments and industrial applications like environmental cleanup.

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Study on Optimization of Liquid Fermentation Medium and Antitumor Activity of the Mycelium on Phyllopora lonicerae

Researchers improved the production of a medicinal fungus called Phylloporia lonicerae that grows on honeysuckle plants. They developed a better growing medium that produced more fungus in less time. They then discovered that components from this fungus can kill cancer cells, particularly lung and esophageal cancer cells, by triggering a natural cell death process called apoptosis. This work suggests the fungus could be developed into an anti-cancer functional food.

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