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Phenolic‐Rich Baccaurea angulata Modulates Inflammatory Biomarkers of Atherosclerosis

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
Purpose. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading and the most critical type of chronic disease. Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of CVD. Inflammation has been progressively acknowledged as a vital and central player in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Baccaurea angulata is an underutilized fruit of the island of Borneo.
Muhammad Ibrahim, Maryam Abimbola Mikail, Idris Adewale Ahmed, Radiah Abdul Ghani, Phillip B. Hylemon   +4 more
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Skincare Benefits of a Postbiotic Ferment Produced Through Djon Djon Mushroom Fermentation by Saccharomyces

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Djon Djon is a particularly special black mushroom indigenous to Haiti that has a long history in both their cuisine and in traditional medicine. Centuries of folkloric utilization of theses “medicinal” botanicals tend to indicate the presence of a potentially efficacious western medicine entity.
Chunhong Pu, Doudou Shi, Michael Ingrassia, Harvey Gedeon, Tye Chu, Jiachan Zhang, Changtao Wang   +6 more
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Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect of Agaricus blazei Murill in rats submitted to the modified formalin test

Revista Dor
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The consumption of mushrooms in popular and traditional medicine is associated to immune modulating activity. It is known that decreasing the inflammatory process will decrease nociception.
Claudemir de Carvalho, Nathália Cardoso Alves, Aline Couto Monteiro, Naira Correia Cusma Pelógia   +3 more
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Biological Properties, Health Benefits and Semisynthetic Derivatives of Edible Astraeus Mushrooms (Diplocystidiaceae): A Comprehensive Review

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 21, Issue 12, December 2024.
Abstract Edible Astraeus mushrooms are known for their nutritional and culinary benefits and potential therapeutic properties. However, more investigation and discussion are still needed to understand their mechanisms of action regarding observed biological activities and thorough chemical analysis of bioactive compounds.
Alison T. Ung, Hui Chen
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Mushrooms: A Potential Natural Source of Anti‐Inflammatory Compounds for Medical Applications

Mediators of Inflammation, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
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 carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, and minerals. In addition, they also include many bioactive metabolites which make mushrooms and truffles common components in folk medicine ...
Elsayed A. Elsayed, Hesham El Enshasy, Mohammad A. M. Wadaan, Ramlan Aziz, Julio Galvez   +4 more
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Development and certification of a reference material for total mercury and methyl mercury in Agaricus blazei murill Powder

Zhongguo shipin weisheng zazhi
ObjectiveTo prepare reference materials of total mercury and methyl mercury in Agaricus blazei murill.MethodsAgaricus blazei murill with suitable content of total mercury and methylmercury were screening from markets.
ZHAO Xin, ZHAO Xiaoxue, MA Lan, SHANG Xiaohong, ZHAO Yunfeng   +4 more
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Polysaccharides and Peptides With Wound Healing Activity From Bacteria and Fungi

Journal of Basic Microbiology, Volume 64, Issue 12, December 2024.
ABSTRACT Bacteria and fungi are natural sources of metabolites exhibiting diverse bioactive properties such as wound healing, antioxidative, antibacterial, antifungal, anti‐inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities. Two important groups of bacteria or fungi‐derived metabolites with wound‐healing potential are polysaccharides and peptides ...
Nazli Pinar Arslan, Tugba Orak, Aysenur Ozdemir, Ramazan Altun, Nevzat Esim, Elvan Eroglu, Sinem Ilayda Karaagac, Cigdem Aktas, Mesut Taskin   +8 more
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Effects of the Medicinal Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill on Immunity, Infection and Cancer [PDF]

Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 2008
Abstract Agaricus blazei Murill (AbM) is an edible, medicinal mushroom of Brazilian origin. It is used traditionally against a range of diseases, including cancer and chronic hepatitis, and has been cultivated commercially for the health food market.
G, Hetland, E, Johnson, T, Lyberg, S, Bernardshaw, A M A, Tryggestad, B, Grinde   +5 more
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Enhancing the nutritional value and antioxidant properties of foxtail millet by solid‐state fermentation with edible fungi

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 12, Issue 9, Page 6660-6672, September 2024.
Fermentation of undehusked foxtail millets with P. geesteranus significantly increases the content of phenolic compounds and enhances its antioxidant properties. The physical and functional characteristics, as well as the nutritional value, of the fermented foxtail millets are improved.
Tong Lin, Zhanyong Li, Gongjian Fan, Chunyan Xie   +3 more
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4‐Hydroxy‐17‐methylincisterol from Agaricus blazei Decreased Cytokine Production and Cell Proliferation in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells via Inhibition of NF‐AT and NF‐κB Activation

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
Agaricus blazei Murill is an edible and medicinal mushroom. In the previous study, we have proved that extracts of A. blazei inhibit human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) proliferation activated with phytohemagglutinin (PHA). Currently, we purified 4‐hydroxy‐17‐methylincisterol (4-HM; C21H33O3) from A.
Wei-Jern Tsai, Shih-Chien Yang, Yu-Ling Huang, Chien-Chih Chen, Kai-An Chuang, Yuh-Chi Kuo, Juliano Ferreira   +6 more
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