The function and application of edible fungal polysaccharides.

Edible fungi, commonly known as mushrooms, are precious medicinal and edible homologous gifts from nature to us. Edible fungal polysaccharides (EFPs) are a variety of bioactive macromolecular which isolated from fruiting bodies, mycelia or fermentation broths of edible or medicinal fungus. Increasing researches have confirmed that EFPs possess multiple biological activities both in vitro and in vivo settings, including antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and regulating intestinal flora activities.

New insights into the stipitate hydnoid fungi Sarcodon, Hydnellum, and the formerly informally defined Neosarcodon, with emphasis on the edible species marketed in Southwest China.

Sarcodon and Hydnellum are two ectomycorrhizal genera of important ecological and economic value in Southwest China, and they are common in the free markets in this region. It was estimated that more than 1,500 tonnes of them were sold as edible per year, but there was little information about the taxonomic placements of these edible mushrooms sold in the markets. Traditional concepts of the two genera have also been challenged recently, and circumscription of Sarcodon and the informally defined clade "Neosarcodon" remained unresolved.

The Protective Role of Polysaccharide-Based Microcapsules on Intestinal Barrier Integrity in DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice.

, a type of edible fungus, is beneficial for intestinal health. However, the mechanisms by which polysaccharides derived from . contribute to the integrity of the intestinal barrier have been little investigated.

Large-scale commercial cultivation of morels: current state and perspectives.

Since morels were first successfully cultivated commercially in Sichuan in 2012, morel cultivation has expanded to more than 20 provinces in China. The highest yield currently reaches 15,000 kg/ha. Morel cultivation is characterized by its environmental friendliness, short cycle length, and high profit.

Polysaccharides Modulate Gut Microbiota and Alleviate Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Oxidative Injury in Mice.

A carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury mouse model is used to study the regulation of gut microbiota and hepatoprotective effect of polysaccharides from (FVPs). The hepatoprotective effect of the FVPs leads to reduced levels of serum aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), total bile acid (TBA) content, and change in liver histopathology. Their anti-oxidant activity is exhibited by decreased levels of hepatic malonaldehyde (MDA) and protein carbonyl (PC) content and increased catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) content.

Polysaccharides Promote the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Capacity and Its Effect on Intestinal Microbiota in Mice.

, as an edible fungus, has multiple health benefits. However, the effects of on intestinal health are rarely explored. Hence, our study aims to elaborate on the influences of polysaccharides (SSPs) on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and intestinal microflora in C57BL/6J mice.

Integration of Transcriptomics and Metabolomics for Understanding the Different Vegetative Growth in .

is an edible and medicinal fungus with high nutritional, medicinal, and economic value. Recently, . has been produced through artificial cultivation in China, but its stable production remains problematic because the details of its growth and development process are limitedly understood.

Flavones Improve Intestinal Integrity in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Challenged Mice.

, as an edible fungus, has various health benefits. However, the effects of on intestinal health are rarely investigated. Hence, this study aims to ascertain the influences of flavones from the fruiting bodies of (hereinafter abbreviated as MIF) on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced damage to intestinal epithelial barrier in C57BL/6J mice.

Polysaccharides Alleviate Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Oxidative Injury in Mice.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of polysaccharides (MIPs) on carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced hepatic damage in mice. A total of 144 female mice were randomly assigned to four treatment groups, namely, control, CCl, low-dose MIP (LMIP) group, and high-dose MIP (HMIP) group. After the 10-day experiment, serum and liver were sampled for biochemical and metabolomic analyses.

Polysaccharides Inhibited Colonic Inflammation in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice Foxp3+ T Cells, Gut Microbiota, and Bacterial Metabolites.

is an edible medicinal mushroom, and its polysaccharide components are found to confer various health benefits. This study identified the protective effects of polysaccharides of (TPs) against dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. High dose of TPs (HTPs) could prevent the colon from shortening, reduce activity of colonic myeloperoxidase and serum diamine oxidase (DAO), decrease the concentration of D-lactate, and alleviate the colonic tissue damage in colitic mice.

Lectin from the Late Oyster Mushroom, Hohenbuehelia serotina (Agaricomycetes), and Its Novel Effect as an Adjuvant of the HBV DNA Vaccine.

The biological macromolecule Hohenbuehelia serotina lectin (HSL) was first isolated from dried fruiting bodies of the mushroom H. serotina and identified as a heterodimer with 2 subunits of the same molecular weight (15.6 kDa) but different isoelectric points.

Effect of plasma activated water on the postharvest quality of button mushrooms, Agaricus bisporus.

Non-thermal plasma is a new approach to improving microbiological safety while maintaining the sensory attributes of the treated foods. Recent research has reported that plasma activated water (PAW) can also efficiently inactivate a wide variety of microorganisms. This study invested the effects of plasma-activated water soaking on the postharvest preservation of button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) over seven days of storage at 20°C.

Characterization of a novel laccase purified from the fungus Hohenbuehelia serotina and its decolourisation of dyes.

A novel laccase was purified from the white rot fungus, Hohenbuehelia serotina, to investigate the applications of this laccase in the decoloration of various dyes. SDS-PAGE revealed a single band of this laccase corresponding to a molecular weight of approximately 57.8 kDa.