Dong Yating, Lina Guo, Haile Ma, Muhammad Tayyab Rashid, Jamila Akter Tuly, GOLLY, K. Moses, Cunshan Zhou, ronghai He, xiaofei Ye, bingcheng Gan, xing Han
{"title":"Morphology of four strains of Medicinl phellinoid Agaricomycetes, and microstructural and physiological properties of their exudates","authors":"Dong Yating, Lina Guo, Haile Ma, Muhammad Tayyab Rashid, Jamila Akter Tuly, GOLLY, K. Moses, Cunshan Zhou, ronghai He, xiaofei Ye, bingcheng Gan, xing Han","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054258","url":null,"abstract":"To study and compare the morphology of the phellinoid Agaricomycetes strains and find other strategies to improve Phellinus spp. growth and metabolism. In this study, the morphological characteristics of four Phellinus igniarius strains (phellinoid Agaricomycetes) were observed under a light microscope. The exudates from these fungi were observed using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS). The exudates were initially transparent with a water-like appearance, and became darker with time at neutral pH. Microscopy of air-dried exudates revealed regular shapes and crystals. Cl-(chloride) and K+ were the two key elements analyzed using EDS. Polyphenol oxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and laccase activities were detected in mycelia from each of the four Phellinus strains. The K+ content of the three strains was higher than that of the wild strain. Cl- content correlated negatively with that of K+. Laccase activities associated with each mycelia and its corresponding media differed under cold and contaminated conditions.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141196663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities of Crude Extracts of Four Phellinus species and Coltricia fragilissima (Agaricomycetes) from Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo","authors":"MOSSEBO Dominique Claude, Blondo-Pascal Metsebing, Romuald Oba, Fabrice Tsigaing Tsigain, Thierry Fonkui Youmbi, Marthe Carine Djuidje Fosting, Tata Charlotte Mungoh, Derek Ntantoh Ndinteh","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054634","url":null,"abstract":"Antifungal and antibacterial activities of crude extracts of Phellinus extensus, Ph. gilvus, Ph. pachyphloeus, Ph. senex and Coltricia fragilissima were investigated on eleven species of bacteria and three fungal human pathogens. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by the microdilution method. The results of this study reveal that for the eleven strains of bacteria tested, including Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella aerogenes, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Proteus vulgaris, Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia choli, the MIC of the crude extract of the four species of Phellinus as well as that of C. fragilissima ranged from 3.13 to 12.50 mg/mL. For the three strains of fungi tested including Candida albicans, Aspergillus ochraceus and A. fumigetus, the MIC of the crude extracts of the same four species of Phellinus as well as that of C. fragilissima ranged from 0.39 to 3.13 mg/mL. These data reveal that the antimicrobial activity of crude extracts of Phellinus and Coltricia species is stronger on pathogenic fungi than on bacteria. C. fragilissima being of the same family as Phellinus and having recorded the values of MIC eminently close to those of the latter may potentially be used for medicinal purposes like the investigated Phellinus species. Being highly represented in the sub-Saharan regions and owing to the above-mentioned results, these species could now be considered as part of the non-exhaustive list of medicinal mushrooms in these regions and may constitute a new source of natural molecules that may be more active than synthetic products against certain fungal and bacte","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141528962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rui Tada, Hiroki Ito, Yuzuho Nagai, Yasuhiro Sakurai, Daisuke Yamanaka, Naohito Ohno, Jun Kunisawa, Yoshiyuki Adachi, Yoichi Negishi
{"title":"Addition of Mucoadhesive Agent to Enzymatically Polymerized Caffeic Acid-Based Nasal Vaccine Formulation Attenuates Antigen-Specific Antibody Responses in Mice","authors":"Rui Tada, Hiroki Ito, Yuzuho Nagai, Yasuhiro Sakurai, Daisuke Yamanaka, Naohito Ohno, Jun Kunisawa, Yoshiyuki Adachi, Yoichi Negishi","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054586","url":null,"abstract":"Mucosal vaccination is a promising strategy for combating infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microbes, as it can generate antigen-specific immune responses in both systemic and mucosal compartments. In our recent study, we developed a nasal vaccine system for Streptococcus pneumoniae infections in mice using enzymatically polymerized polyphenols such as caffeic acid. However, the efficacy of this mucosal vaccine system is approximately 70%, indicating a need for improvement. To address this issue, we hypothesized that incorporating a mucoadhesive agent that enhances mucosal absorption into a polyphenol-based mucosal vaccine system would improve vaccine efficacy. Contrary to our expectations, we found that adding a mucoadhesive agent, hydrophobically modified hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HM-HPMC), to the vaccine system reduced the stimulation of antigen-specific antibody responses in both the mucosal (more than 90% reduction; p < 0.05) and systemic compartments (more than 80% reduction; p < 0.05). Although the addition of the mucoadhesive agent may have interfered with the interaction between the mucosal epithelium and the vaccine system, the underlying mechanism remains unclear, and further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms involved.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141513382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shoaib Ahmad Lone, Abdul Hamid Wani, MOHD YAQUB BHAT, Prince Firdoos Iqbal
{"title":"Diversity and Ethno-Mycopharmacological Insights of Medicinal Mushrooms of Bangus Valley of Jammu and Kashmir (India)","authors":"Shoaib Ahmad Lone, Abdul Hamid Wani, MOHD YAQUB BHAT, Prince Firdoos Iqbal","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054174","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was carried out in various regions of Jammu and Kashmir, India for the diversity and pharmacology of wild mushrooms. The valley is bestowed with alpine meadows and dense coniferous forest. Because of its isolation, security concerns, and line of control, the majority of these locations have either been little investigated or are entirely undiscovered. During the intensive survey of various locations, 20 mushroom species were collected from the surveyed areas. The ethno-mycological information was gathered from tribal communities, and local herbalist (hakims). It was observed that 16 species were used against cold, constipations, liver and skin disorders, digestion problems, healing of the wounds etc. However, these medicinal mushrooms are losing their relevance, hence there is an urgent need to explore and preserve this knowledge for future use as medicine.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141547992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Małgorzata Cicha-Jeleń, Bożena Muszyńska, Katarzyna Kała, Katarzyna Sułkowska-Ziaja
{"title":"Medicinal Potential of the Giant Puffball Mushroom Calvatia gigantea (Agaricomycetes): A Review","authors":"Małgorzata Cicha-Jeleń, Bożena Muszyńska, Katarzyna Kała, Katarzyna Sułkowska-Ziaja","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054161","url":null,"abstract":"Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the giant puffball mushroom, has traditionally been regarded as a significant edible and medicinal species due to its wide spectrum of bioactive compounds and its health–promoting properties. This study aims to systematize the knowledge on the nutritional value and therapeutic potential of C. gigantea, highlighting its role in traditional and contemporary medicine. The mushroom is recognized for its nutritional content, including easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, fibre, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals, while being low in calories, cholesterol, and sodium. Furthermore, C. gigantea exhibits a range of biological effects, such as antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and wound-healing properties, attributed to its diverse chemical composition that includes unsaturated fatty acids, free amino acids, polysaccharides, and bioactive metabolites.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141147911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shahdat Hossain, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Borhan Uddin, Taslima Nahar, Marzan Sarker, Shoriful Islam Joy
{"title":"Oral administration of Ganoderma lucidum extract protects gingival tissues against proinflammatory TNF and oxidative stress in periodontitis model rats","authors":"Shahdat Hossain, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Borhan Uddin, Taslima Nahar, Marzan Sarker, Shoriful Islam Joy","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053946","url":null,"abstract":"Ganoderma lucidum is a medicinal mushroom that has been tempting since ancient times. We investigated whether chronic oral administration of G. lucidum extract withstands the increases in levels of proinflammatory TNF and lipid peroxide (LPO), an indicator of oxidative stress, in gingival tissue of periodontitis model rats. It was also investigated if G. lucidum extract inhibits oxidative stress induced by Fenton’s reagents in whole homogenates of fresh rat gigival tissues in vitro. Prior to in vivo and in vitro experiments with rats, G. lucidum extract was quantitatively tested for its total polyphenols and/or flavonoids content and ability to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)-free radicals. Chronic oral administration of G. lucidum extract (300 mg/kg BW, body weight) significantly reduced TNF and LPO levels in the gingival tissue of periodontitis model rats. G. lucidum extract also inhibited oxidative stress in vitro (P<0.05), as indicated by reduced LPO levels in gingival tissue whole homogenates preincubated with G. lucidum extract. The in vitro results were thus consistent with those in vivo inhibition of lipid peroxidation, DPPH free radical-scavenging effect and the presence of total polyphenols/flavonoids in G. lucidum extract. Our results provide, at least partial evidence for the beneficial effect of G. lucidum on periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums associated with oxidative stress and preceding infectious gum disease.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"157 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nevena Petrovic, Tomislav Tosti, Ivana Srbljak, Ana Đurić, Zoran Simić, Marijana Kosanic
{"title":"The Analysis of Chemical and Medicinal Properties of Armillaria Ostoyae (Agaricomycetes) Extracts and the Presence of Heavy Metals in Dry Basidiocarps","authors":"Nevena Petrovic, Tomislav Tosti, Ivana Srbljak, Ana Đurić, Zoran Simić, Marijana Kosanic","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054187","url":null,"abstract":"In this manuscript, we investigated the chemical and medicinal properties of methanolic and acetonic extracts of Armillaria ostoyae and the presence of heavy metals in its dry basidiocarps. The chemical content of extracts was analyzed with the HPLC-DAD-MS/MS method. According to our results, the most abundant mineral was potassium; the most abundant organic acid was malic acid; the most abundant carbohydrate was fructose, and the most abundant polyphenol was chlorogenic acid. The antimicrobial potential was evaluated using the microdilution assay, and the results ranged from 0.62 to 20 mg/mL. Antioxidant potential was studied by DPPH (IC50 of the methanolic extract was 619.67 μg/mL and of the acetonic extract was 533.65 μg/mL) and reducing power assays (the results ranged 0.025-0.078 μg/mL). Total phenolic content was presented as gallic acid equivalent (methanolic extract - 6.12 mg GAE/g; acetonic extract – 3.99 mg GAE/g). The antidiabetic potential was explored by applying the α-amylase (the results ranged from 39.62 to 44.33%) and α-glucosidase assays (the results were in the range of 0.27–2.51%). The neuroprotective activity was asserted by the acetylcholinesterase inhibition assay (the results were in the range of 3.06-6.09%). The cytotoxic potential was investigated using the microtetrazolium assay, and the IC50 values ranged from 221.96 to > 400 μg/mL. Heavy metal content of the dry basidiocarps was evaluated using the AAS method and iron was the most abundant metal. Armillaria ostoyae is a conditionally edible mushroom, which was not studied thoroughly before, thus this research will provide valuable knowledge about this species.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141147757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Cordycepin in Functional Porridge through Rice Varietal Fermentation with Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes) and Utilizing Non-Targeted Metabolomics for Process Enhancement","authors":"Min-Ling Liu, Tsu-Yi Chien, Hui-Chen Lo, Tai-Hao Hsu, Shih-Chieh Lee, Shih-Ching Chao","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024054150","url":null,"abstract":"Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus rich in cordycepin, shows promise in treating diseases like cancer, respiratory issues, and COVID-19. This study examines the impact of different Taiwanese rice varieties on its solid-state fermentation, focusing on optimizing cordycepin production. The results indicated that the cordycepin yield was indeed affected by the type of rice used. In terms of the fruiting bodies, germ rice resulted in the highest yield (13.1±0.36 mg/g), followed by brown rice (11.9±0.26 mg/g). In the rice culture medium (RCM), brown rice led to the highest yield (4.77±0.06 mg/g). Using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and untargeted metabolomics, the study identifies four key volatile components linked to cordycepin, providing insights into developing functional rice porridge products. These findings are significant for advancing cordycepin mass production and offering dietary options for older individuals.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141147754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi-Ming Huang, You-Sheng Fu, Woan-Ling Chen, Hsi-Chi Lu
{"title":"In vitro assessment of 4-acetyl-antrquinonol B and erinacine A in suppressing breast cancer-induced osteoclastogenesis","authors":"Yi-Ming Huang, You-Sheng Fu, Woan-Ling Chen, Hsi-Chi Lu","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053977","url":null,"abstract":"Bone metastasis in metastatic breast cancer commonly results in osteolytic lesions due to osteoclast activity, promoting bone destruction and tumor progression.\u0000The bioactive fungal isolates, 4-Acetyl-antroquinonol B (4-AAQB) and Erinacine A, have diverse pharmacological and biological activities. However, their effects on breast cancer bone metastasis treatment remain unclear. Our study aimed to examine the impact of 4-AAQB or Erinacine A on breast cancer metastases in bone.\u0000The effects of 4-AAQB and Erinacine A on breast cancer-induced osteoclastogenesis, breast cancer migration, production of prometastatic cytokine (TGF-β) and marker (MMP-9), as well as potential MAPK signaling transductions were assessed. The results revealed that 4-AAQB and Erinacine A effectively suppressed breast cancer-induced osteoclastogenesis and migration, and reduced TGF-β and MMP-9 production via Erk or JNK signaling transductions, specifically in breast cancer cells or in breast cancer cells-induced osteoclasts.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"188 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140932517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Artist's Conk Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma applanatum (Agaricomycetes): A Mycological, Mycochemical, and Pharmacological Values: A Review","authors":"Mengtao Cheng, Liying Zhang, Jing Wang, Xiaomei Sun, Yitong Qi, Lijing Chen, chunchao han","doi":"10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2024053900","url":null,"abstract":"As a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, Ganoderma applanatum (Pers.) Pat., also known as flatling Ganoderma (Chinese name Bianlingzhi), old mother fungus (Laomujun) and old ox liver (Laoniugan), has high medicinal value. It is used as an anti-cancer drug in China and Japan. Besides, it can treat rheumatic tuberculosis and has the effect of relieving pain, clearing away heat, eliminating accumulation, stopping bleeding and eliminating phlegm. The purpose of this review is to systematically and comprehensively analyze the research progress in mycology, mycochemistry and pharmacological activities of G. applanatum, and discuss the prospect of prospective research and implementation of this medicinal material. A comprehensive literature search was performed on G. applanatum using scientific databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, CNKI, Elsevier. Collected data from different sources was comprehensively summarized for mycology, mycochemistry and pharmacology of G. applanatum. A total of 324 compounds were recorded, the main components of which were triterpenoids, meroterpenoids, steroids, and polysaccharides. G. applanatum and its active ingredients have a variety of pharmacological effects, including anti-tumor, liver protection, hypoglycemic, anti-fat, anti-oxidation, antibacterial and other activities. Although G. applanatum is widely used in traditional medicine and has diverse chemical constituents, more studies should be carried out in animals and humans to evaluate the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in its biological activity.","PeriodicalId":14025,"journal":{"name":"International journal of medicinal mushrooms","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140941883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}