Biomedical applications

Harnessing carbon potential of lignocellulosic biomass: advances in pretreatments, applications, and the transformative role of machine learning in biorefineries

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This comprehensive review examines how agricultural and forestry waste containing lignocellulose can be transformed into valuable products like biofuels, packaging materials, and medical supplies. The paper covers various treatment methods to break down the tough plant material structure and highlights how artificial intelligence can improve these processes. By utilizing this abundant waste resource efficiently, we can reduce environmental pollution, generate renewable energy, and create useful products while supporting a circular economy approach.

Proteases from Pleurotus spp.: Properties, Production and Biotechnological Applications

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Oyster and king oyster mushrooms produce powerful enzymes called proteases that can break down proteins. These enzymes have multiple uses including fighting parasitic infections in animals and plants, making cheese, dissolving blood clots, and being used in detergents and cosmetics. The mushrooms can be grown on agricultural waste, making this a sustainable and cost-effective way to produce these valuable enzymes.

Green Myco-Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cortinarius sp.: Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Potential for Biomedical Applications

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Scientists created tiny particles called zinc oxide nanoparticles using mushroom extract in an environmentally friendly way. These particles were tested and found to protect the liver from damage, kill harmful bacteria and fungi, and act as powerful antioxidants. This research suggests these mushroom-derived nanoparticles could become useful medicines for treating infections and cancer in the future.

Process Optimization for the Bioinspired Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Cordyceps militaris, Its Characterization, and Assessment of Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy

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Scientists successfully created tiny gold particles using an edible mushroom called Cordyceps militaris instead of harsh chemicals. These gold nanoparticles are incredibly small (just 7 nanometers) and showed impressive healing potential against bacteria, diabetes-related enzymes, and even cancer cells in lab tests. The method is environmentally friendly, safe, and could lead to new medical treatments.

Sustainable Extraction and Multimodal Characterization of Fungal Chitosan from Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers successfully extracted chitosan from button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) using environmentally friendly chemical processes. This fungal-derived chitosan offers a sustainable alternative to traditional sources from shellfish and avoids issues like allergies and harsh chemical pollution. The extracted material showed promising properties for medical applications including wound healing and drug delivery systems.

Crab vs. Mushroom: A Review of Crustacean and Fungal Chitin in Wound Treatment

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Chitin, a natural material found in crab shells and mushrooms, can be used to make wound dressings that speed up healing and fight infection. The review compares these two sources, finding that crab-derived chitin has been studied more extensively and has several commercial products available, while mushroom-derived chitin offers advantages like lower cost and easier processing. Both types work by promoting cell growth, stopping bleeding, and killing bacteria, making them promising alternatives to traditional wound dressings for treating difficult-to-heal wounds.

Mycosynthesis of Metal-Containing Nanoparticles—Synthesis by Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes and Their Application

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Scientists have discovered that common fungi like mushrooms and molds can produce tiny nanoparticles that fight bacteria, kill cancer cells, and speed up chemical reactions. This fungal method is much cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than traditional chemical production methods. The nanoparticles can be used in medical treatments, wound dressings, water purification, and farming as natural fertilizers and pesticides.

Microbial-Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Review of Bacteria- and Fungi-Mediated Approaches

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Scientists have developed environmentally friendly ways to create tiny silver particles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These silver nanoparticles can fight bacteria, help treat cancer, clean contaminated water, and improve food packaging. The review shows that bacteria produce particles quickly but fungi are better for large-scale production and create more stable particles.

Harnessing pycnidia-forming fungi for eco-friendly nanoparticle production, applications, and limitations

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Scientists are using special fungi called pycnidial fungi to create tiny nanoparticles that could revolutionize medicine and environmental cleanup. These fungi naturally produce chemicals that can turn metal into useful nanoparticles without the toxic processes used in factories. The resulting nanoparticles show promise in fighting bacteria, cancer cells, and cleaning polluted water, offering a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.

Microbial-Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Review of Bacteria- and Fungi-Mediated Approaches

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Scientists are developing environmentally friendly ways to make silver nanoparticles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These tiny particles show promise in fighting infections, treating cancer, cleaning water, and protecting crops. The review compares how bacteria and fungi each produce these particles and explains how different conditions affect their properties and effectiveness.

Research Topic: Biomedical applications