Cytokines bind to specific receptors on target cells to activate intracellular signaling
pathways that control diverse cellular functions, such as proliferation, differentiation …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a type of dermatological disease characterized by rapid and non-
scarring hair loss of the scalp or body skin that may be related to genetic, immunological and …

EuOCP3, with a molecular weight of 38.1 kDa, is an acidic polysaccharide purified from
Eucommia ulmoides Oliver cortex. Herein, we determined that the main backbone of …

The use of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of bioactive compounds has been
increasing because it is a good alternative to the conventional extraction methods. UAE was …

Fatigue is a common physiological response that is closely related to energy metabolism.
Polysaccharides, as excellent dietary supplements, have been proven to have a variety of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Inonotus hispidus (I. hispidus), known as shaggy bracket,
has been used extensively in China and some East Asian countries as a traditional …

Inonotus hispidus mainly growing in broad-leaved trees, including Morus alba, Fraxinus
mandshurica, and Ulmus macrocarpa etc. The fruiting body of I. hispidus growing in M. alba …

Macrofungi have been previously studied for their nutritional value and medicinal properties.
However, despite wild mushrooms being a great source of beneficial bioactive compounds …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder. Polysaccharides have
been scientifically demonstrated to possess neuroprotective properties. In this study, a …

Digestive tract-related cancers account for four of the top ten high-risk cancers worldwide. In
recent years, cancer immunotherapy, which exploits the innate immune system to attack …