Polysaccharide from Ganoderma lucidum Alleviates Congnitive Impairment in a Mice Model of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion by Regulating CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells

Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a kind of edible and medicinal mushroom. G. lucidum polysaccharide-1 (GLP-1) is one of the polysaccharide purificated from crude GLP. Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) as...

Process Development of Ergothioneine by Submerged Fermentation of a Novel Medicinal Mushroom Panus Conchatus

Ergothioneine is a natural and safe antioxidant playing an important role in anti-aging and the prevention of various diseases. Mushrooms are the main dietary source of ergothioneine. This study aims to report a kind of medicinal mushroom Panus conchatus with great potential for the bioproduction of ergothioneine. Molasses and soy peptone could promote cell growth of Panus conchatus and enhance the accumulation of ergothioneine. Meanwhile, three precursors of cysteine, histidine and methionine were added to the broth, and the highest ergothioneine concentration of 148.79mg/L was obtained when adding 0.4 g/L cysteine. Finally, the crude ergothioneine extract was purified and further evaluated. The ergothioneine from Panus conchatus showed higher antioxidant activity than vitamin C and glutathione with good stability at lower pH environment. This research would provide a new method for the bioproduction of ergothioneine and lay foundation for the in-depth study about the exploration of natural products from Panus conchatus.

Systematic analysis of the lysine malonylome in Sanghuangporus sanghuang

Background Sanghuangporus sanghuang is a well-known traditional medicinal mushroom associated with mulberry. Despite the properties of this mushroom being known for many years, the regulatory mechanisms of bioactive compound biosynthesis in this medicinal mushroom are still unclear. Lysine malonylation is a posttranslational modification that has many critical functions in various aspects of cell metabolism. However, at present we do not know its role in S. sanghuang. In this study, a global investigation of the lysine malonylome in S. sanghuang was therefore carried out. Results In total, 714 malonyl modification sites were matched to 255 different proteins. The analysis indicated that malonyl modifications were involved in a wide range of cellular functions and displayed a distinct subcellular localization. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that malonylated proteins were engaged in different metabolic pathways, including glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, and the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Notably, a total of 26 enzymes related to triterpene and polysaccharide biosynthesis were found to be malonylated, indicating an indispensable role of lysine malonylation in bioactive compound biosynthesis in S. sanghuang. Conclusions These findings suggest that malonylation is associated with many metabolic pathways, particularly the metabolism of the bioactive compounds triterpene and polysaccharide. This paper represents the first comprehensive survey of malonylation in S. sanghuang and provides important data for further study on the physiological function of lysine malonylation in S. sanghuang and other medicinal mushrooms.

Proteomic Research on Medicinal Mushrooms Antitumor Properties

Medicinal mushrooms are increasingly being recognized as an important therapeutic modality in complementary oncology. Until now, more than 800 mushroom species have been known to possess significant pharmacological properties, of which antitumor and immunomodulatory properties have been the most researched. Besides a number of medicinal mushroom preparations being used as dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, several isolates from mushrooms have been used as official antitumor drugs in clinical settings for several decades. Various proteomic approaches allow for the identification of a large number of differentially regulated proteins serendipitously, thereby providing an important platform for a discovery of new potential therapeutic targets and approaches as well as biomarkers of malignant disease. This review is focused on the current state of proteomic research into antitumor mechanisms of some of the most researched medicinal mushroom species, including Phellinus linteus, Ganoderma lucidum, Auricularia auricula, Agrocybe aegerita, Grifola frondosa, and Lentinus edodes, as whole body extracts or various isolates, as well as of complex extract mixtures.

Available Chemical Constituents and Activities of Ganoderma Lucidum (Lingzhi or Red Reishi) Utilizing in Disease Treatment: A mini review

Medicinal mushrooms are known and used to be nutraceuticals for centuries to enhance health benefits as well as to treat several diseases. Among them, Ganoderma Lucidum (i.e.: G. Lucidum, or red Reishi, or Lingzhi) is appreciated as a medicinal mushroom or significant herbal food for treating diseases, extending life and developing drug. It is detected in different locations, likely contributed confusing concerning its classification. Concomitantly, it has utilized as tea, in alcoholic drinking, and as a complementary medicine to bestow numerous health benefits. Thereby, it is truly important to identify chemical constituents and provide its activities in health benefits regarding these products. Herein, we hope that it is likely a good and right approach for utilizing and encouraging this product, as well as its advantages will be shortly summarized in disease treatments.