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Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Mushroom-Based Food Additives and Food Fortified with Them—Current Status and Future Perspectives

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Mushrooms are nutrient-rich foods containing compounds that protect our bodies from damage and reduce inflammation. When mushrooms are processed into powders, extracts, or specially designed capsules, they can be added to ordinary foods like bread, pasta, and yogurt to make them healthier. This review shows that these mushroom-enriched foods successfully boost the antioxidant power of products, though the best results depend on how the mushrooms are prepared and which type of food they’re added to.

A putative ABC transporter gene, CcT1, is involved in beauvericin synthesis, conidiation, and oxidative stress resistance in Cordyceps chanhua

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Cordyceps chanhua is a medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine that produces a compound called beauvericin, which has health benefits but can be toxic in high amounts. Researchers discovered a gene called CcT1 that controls how much beauvericin the fungus makes. By removing this gene, they could reduce beauvericin production by 64%, making the fungus safer to use as medicine while maintaining other beneficial properties.

Evaluation of Lipid Changes During the Drying Process of Cordyceps sinensis by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS)-Based Lipidomics Technique

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This study examines how different drying methods affect the lipid content of Cordyceps sinensis, a valuable medicinal mushroom. Researchers compared three drying techniques—freeze-drying, oven-drying, and air-drying—and found that freeze-drying best preserves the mushroom’s beneficial lipids, while oven-drying causes significant degradation. The findings provide practical guidance for mushroom producers on selecting optimal drying methods to maintain the medicinal quality and nutritional value of this prized fungus.

Photoregulation of the biosynthetic activity of fungus Inonotus obliquus using colloidal solutions of biogenic metal nanoparticles and low-intensity laser radiation

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Scientists studied how to enhance the medicinal properties of chaga mushroom using tiny metal particles and laser light. They found that adding silver, iron, or magnesium nanoparticles to growing mushroom cultures increased biomass production. When combined with laser treatment, these nanoparticles dramatically boosted the production of beneficial compounds like polysaccharides, flavonoids, and melanin pigments that have health benefits including antioxidant and immune-boosting properties.

Advancing Nutritional Science: Contemporary Perspectives on Diet’s Role in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention

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This research collection shows how what we eat significantly impacts our metabolic health and ability to prevent diseases. Key findings include that eating more vegetables helps prevent metabolic syndrome in older adults, and certain dietary patterns combined with regular exercise reduce disease risk in young adults. The research also highlights the benefits of natural compounds like inulin and royal jelly for managing metabolic disorders, while emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition approaches for rare conditions.

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.

Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspensions of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones

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Desert truffles are valuable edible fungi that grow in arid regions and have health benefits. This research successfully grew two desert truffle species (Terfezia boudieri and Tirmania nivea) in laboratory conditions using standard culture media. The study found that potato dextrose agar was the best medium for rapid growth, while both media supported good mycelial development. This breakthrough could enable large-scale production of truffle inoculum for reforestation programs in Morocco’s degraded desert areas.

Exploring the Critical Environmental Optima and Biotechnological Prospects of Fungal Fruiting Bodies

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Fungal fruiting bodies like mushrooms develop best within specific environmental ranges, including proper temperature (15-27°C), humidity (80-95%), light, and nutrients. This comprehensive review identifies the exact environmental ‘sweet spots’ where mushrooms thrive and explains the biotechnological applications of these fungi in medicine, food production, and environmental cleanup. The research provides practical guidance for commercial mushroom cultivation and discusses how genetic engineering could further improve production.

Impact of Artemisia argyi and Stevia rebaudiana substrate composition on the nutritional quality, yield and mycelial growth of L. edodes addressing future food challenges

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This study tested using wormwood and stevia plant waste as alternatives to traditional wood chips in shiitake mushroom farming. Results showed that adding up to 45% wormwood or 30% stevia to growing substrates increased both the amount and nutritional quality of mushrooms produced. This sustainable approach addresses mushroom farming’s resource shortage while potentially improving the nutritional value of the final product, making it beneficial for both food production and environmental protection.

Feasibility of the use of Lentinula edodes mycelium in terbinafine remediation

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Scientists tested whether shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) could remove terbinafine, a common antifungal medication, from contaminated environments. The mushroom mycelium successfully accumulated and broke down the drug into harmless byproducts, with no trace remaining in the surrounding medium. This eco-friendly approach offers a promising alternative to expensive chemical cleanup methods for pharmaceutical pollution.

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