Research Topic: lectins

Proteins from Edible Mushrooms: Nutritional Role and Contribution to Well-Being

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Mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses containing as much high-quality protein as meat and soybeans, with complete amino acid profiles needed for human health. Beyond basic nutrition, mushroom proteins possess remarkable healing properties including anti-cancer, immune-boosting, and blood pressure-lowering effects. These sustainable proteins are increasingly used in food fortification, sports supplements, and therapeutic medicines. Growing mushrooms as mycelium or using novel cultivation methods makes protein production faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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Immunomodulatory Effects of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Bioactive Immunoregulatory Products

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Mushrooms have been used for health for thousands of years and contain special compounds that help boost the immune system and fight cancer. Scientists have identified several key active ingredients in mushrooms like polysaccharides and proteins that can activate immune cells and reduce tumors. Some mushroom products like lentinan from shiitake mushrooms have already been approved as cancer treatments in Japan. While most evidence comes from lab studies, ongoing research suggests mushroom-based medicines could become important therapeutic options.

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LeLISA: A New Lectin-Based Immunoassay for Evaluation of Mucinous and Serous Content in Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms

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Researchers developed a new laboratory test called LeLISA that uses special proteins called lectins to distinguish between different types of pancreatic cysts. By testing cyst fluid samples against eight different lectins, they found that dangerous mucinous cysts showed strong binding patterns while safer serous cysts showed much weaker signals. This test could help doctors identify which pancreatic cysts need surgery and which ones are safe to monitor over time.

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Proteins from Edible Mushrooms: Nutritional Role and Contribution to Well-Being

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Mushrooms are highly nutritious foods containing proteins as complete and high-quality as meat, with unique compounds that boost immunity, fight infections, and may help prevent diseases like cancer and diabetes. Different types of mushroom proteins have specific health benefits, from strengthening immune systems to lowering blood pressure and fighting viruses. Scientists are finding new ways to grow mushrooms and extract their proteins for use in sports nutrition, medicines, and fortified foods, making them increasingly valuable for human health and sustainability.

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Expression and antiviral application of exogenous lectin (griffithsin) in sweetpotatoes

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Scientists successfully created sweetpotato plants that produce griffithsin, a powerful antiviral protein found in marine algae. When these modified plants were grown in fields, they resisted a devastating sweetpotato virus disease that normally destroys crops. Interestingly, the virus-fighting mechanism works differently in plants than in animals—instead of directly blocking the virus, griffithsin triggers the plant’s own natural antiviral defense genes.

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