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Antcin K, a Triterpenoid Compound from Antrodia camphorata, Displays Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects via Glucose Transporter 4 and AMP‐Activated Protein Kinase Phosphorylation in Muscles

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
The purpose of this study was to screen firstly the potential effects of antcin K (AnK), the main constituent of the fruiting body of Antrodia camphorata, in vitro and further evaluate the activities and mechanisms in high‐fat‐diet‐ (HFD‐) induced mice. Following 8‐week HFD‐induction, mice were treated with AnK, fenofibrate (Feno), metformin (Metf), or
Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Cheng-Hsiu Lin, Chun-Ching Shih, Chang-Syun Yang, Menaka C. Thounaojam   +4 more
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Diversity of Mushrooms and Their Metabolites of Nutraceutical and Therapeutic Significance

Journal of Mycology, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Mushrooms are well known for their nutritional as well as therapeutic values worldwide. Interest in mushrooms has peaked because immunity and cellular protection are important issues for health conscious consumers and for those individuals who are dealing with serious health issues.
Deepak K. Rahi, Deepika Malik, Praveen Rao Juvvadi   +2 more
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Agaricoglycerides Protect against Hepatic Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Attenuating Inflammatory Response, Oxidative Stress, and Expression of NF‐κB

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
We have investigated the effects of agaricoglycerides (AG) in a mouse model of hepatic I/R injury. I/R triggered increases/changes in markers of liver injury, hepatic oxidative stress, tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β), and nuclear factor κB (NF‐κB).
Xiang-qian Zhao, Bin Liang, Yang Liu, Xiao-qiang Huang, Thomas G. Mitchell   +4 more
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Variations in Element Levels Accumulated in Different Parts of Boletus edulis Collected from Central Yunnan Province, China

Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
ICP‐AES and microwave assisted digestion were applied to determine P, Mg, Ca, Zn, Na, Cu, Ba, Ni, V, Cd, Sr, Co, and Li in the caps and stipes of Boletus edulis collected from six spatially distant sites in Yunnan province, China. Fruiting bodies of King Bolete are abundant in P, Mg, Ca, Zn, Cu, and Na, followed by Ba, Cd, Ni, V, Li, Sr, and Co ...
Xue-Mei Wang, Ji Zhang, Tao Li, Jie-Qing Li, Yuan-Zhong Wang, Hong-Gao Liu, Yuangen Yang   +6 more
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Hypoglycemic Effect of Ethanol and Ethyl Acetate Extract of Phellinus baumii Fruiting Body in Streptozotocin‐Induced Diabetic Mice

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
We investigated hypoglycemic effect of ethanol (EtOH) and ethyl acetate extract acetate (AcOEt) extracts in streptozotocin‐ (STZ‐) induced diabetic mice. Our data showed the maximum inhibitory effect on the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level was detected in STZ‐induced diabetic mice administered with 400 mg/kg AcOEt extract of P. baumii.
Wen-Han Wang, Fei-Hua Wu, Yan Yang, Na Wu, Jing-Song Zhang, Na Feng, Chuan-Hong Tang, Vernon A. Barnes   +7 more
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Lagarobasidium calongei (Aphyllophorales, Basidiomycota), a new species of corticioid fungi from Azores Islands

Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid, 2009
On the base of morphologic and molecular studies, a new species of the genus Lagarobasidium (Aphyllophorales, Basi - diomycota), is described and illustrated. This new species was collected on Pico Island (Azores) and is characterized by having two types
Margarita Dueñas, M. Teresa Telleria, Ireneia Melo, María P. Martín   +3 more
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Synergistic Cytotoxic Effects of Ganoderma lucidum and Bacillus Calmette Guérin on Premalignant Urothelial HUC‐PC Cells and Its Regulation on Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
Bacillus Calmette‐Guérin (BCG) is conventionally used as an adjuvant immunotherapy to reduce the recurrence of bladder cancer. To address the issues of efficacy and safety, an ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum (GLe) was evaluated for its interaction with BCG.
John Wai-man Yuen, Mayur-Danny I. Gohel, Chi-fai Ng, Jae Youl Cho   +3 more
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An Extract of Antrodia camphorata Mycelia Attenuates the Progression of Nephritis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus‐Prone NZB/W F1 Mice

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011
Antrodia camphorata is used in folk medicine for the treatment of inflammation syndromes and liver‐related diseases in Taiwan. The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the mycelial extract of A. camphorata (ACE) for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in SLE‐prone NZB/W F1 mice. After antibodies against double‐stranded DNA
Jia-Ming Chang, Yi-Ru Lee, Le-Mei Hung, Sheng-Yung Liu, Mao-Tien Kuo, Wu-Che Wen, Peini Chen   +6 more
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Macroelements and heavy metals in some lignicolous and tericolous fungi [PDF]

Zbornik Matice Srpske za Prirodne Nauke, 2005
Considering the importance of Basidiomycotina fungi as bioindicators and the increasing tendency of air and soil contamination nowadays, content of macroelements: N, P, K, Ca, Mg and Na, and some of heavy metals (microelements): Fe, Pb, Cu, Cr, Zn in ...
Karaman Maja A., Matavulj Milan N.
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Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011
Antrodia camphorata is a unique mushroom of Taiwan, which has been used as a traditional medicine for protection of diverse health‐related conditions. In an effort to translate this Eastern medicine into Western‐accepted therapy, a great deal of work has been carried out on A. camphorata.
Madamanchi Geethangili, Yew-Min Tzeng
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