Isolation and characterization of exopolysaccharide with immunomodulatory activity from fermentation broth of Morchella conica.

Unlabelled: BACKGROUND AND THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY: Mushroom polysaccharides have traditionally been used for the prevention and treatment of a multitude of disorders like infectious illnesses, cancers and various autoimmune diseases. In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that certain polysaccharides affect immune system function. Morchella conica (M.