For centuries, macrofungi have been used as food and medicine in different parts of the
world. This is mainly attributed to their nutritional value as a potential source of …

In the ancient books of traditional medicines, medicinal mushrooms were occupying the
headlines, and the main topics were confirming to their miraculous therapeutic powers. The …

Highlights•Beta-glucan exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities.•Latest research
progress on anti-inflammatory effects of glucans was reported.•In vitro anti-inflammation …

In the present study, the ethanolic extracts of fourteen edible mushrooms were investigated
for their anti-inflammatory potential in LPS (lipopolysaccharide) activated RAW 264.7 …

Background In the recent years natural resources are being in focus due to their great
potential to be exploited in the discovery/development of novel bioactive compounds and …

Mushrooms have been consumed and appreciated worldwide for their exquisite flavor,
nutritional value, and medicinal properties. Some of them being nonedible are known only …

Medicinal health benefits uses of edible as well as non-edible mushrooms have been long
recognized. The pharmacological potential of mushrooms, especially antitumor …

Abstract Background The sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden (Tiger Milk
mushroom) is used as a traditional medicine to relieve cough, asthma and chronic hepatitis …

β-(1→ 3)-D-glucans with β-(1→ 6)-glycosidic linked branches produced by mushrooms,
yeast and fungi are known to be an immune activation agent, and are used in anti-cancer …

Natural products (NP) are produced by living organisms and are usually secondary
metabolites that are produced as a defense mechanism against predators or to aid the …