Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 341 - 341
Published: April 27, 2025
Russula,
a
genus
of
Basidiomycetes
with
considerable
taxonomic
diversity,
holds
significant
potential
in
both
traditional
and
modern
medicinal
practices.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
bioactive
compounds
identified
various
Russula
species,
detailing
their
characterization,
structural
elucidation,
classification.
The
properties
these
fungi
are
examined,
focus
on
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulatory
effects,
supported
by
historical
usage
contemporary
preclinical
pharmacological
research.
also
highlights
emerging
biotechnological
applications
including
environmental
remediation,
antimicrobial
agents,
functional
food
development.
Safety
toxicological
considerations
evaluated
to
provide
balanced
perspective
use
Russula.
concludes
summarizing
key
findings
emphasizing
importance
medicine
future
clinically
validated
innovations.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1009 - 1009
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Carbohydrates,
including
polysaccharide
macromolecules,
are
the
main
constituents
of
fungal
cell
wall.
Among
these,
homo-
or
heteropolymeric
glucan
molecules
decisive,
as
they
not
only
protect
cells
but
also
have
broad,
positive
biological
effects
on
animal
and
human
bodies.
In
addition
to
beneficial
nutritional
properties
mushrooms
(mineral
elements,
favorable
proteins,
low
fat
energy
content,
pleasant
aroma,
flavor),
a
high
content.
Folk
medicine
(especially
in
Far
East)
used
medicinal
based
previous
experience.
At
end
19th
century,
mainly
since
middle
20th
progressively
more
scientific
information
has
been
published.
Glucans
from
polysaccharides
that
contain
sugar
chains,
sometimes
one
kind
(glucose),
having
several
monosaccharide
units,
two
(α
β)
anomeric
forms
(isomers).
Their
molecular
weights
range
104
105
Da,
rarely
106
Da.
X-ray
diffraction
studies
were
first
determine
triple
helix
configuration
some
glucans.
It
seems
existence
integrity
structure
criteria
for
their
effects.
Different
glucans
can
be
isolated
different
mushroom
species,
fractions
obtained.
The
biosynthesis
takes
place
cytoplasm,
processes
initiation
then
chain
extension
take
with
help
synthase
enzyme
complex
(EC
2.4.1.34),
units
provided
by
donor
UDPG
molecules.
methods
today
determination
enzymatic
Congo
red
methods.
True
comparisons
made
using
same
method.
dye
reacts
tertiary
structure,
resulting
content
better
reflects
value
effect
β-glucan
is
proportional
structure.
contents
stipe
exceed
values
caps.
levels
individual
taxa
(including
varieties)
differ
quantitatively
qualitatively.
This
review
presents
detail
lentinan
(from
Lentinula
edodes),
pleuran
Pleurotus
ostreatus),
grifolan
Grifola
frondose),
schizophyllan
Schizophyllum
commune),
krestin
Trametes
versicolor),
along
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 30, 2024
Russula
,
a
renowned
edible
fungus,
has
gained
popularity
as
functional
food
among
diverse
populations
due
to
the
abundant
presence
of
amino
acids,
proteins,
and
polysaccharides.
As
primary
constituents
polysaccharides
exhibit
wide
range
biological
properties,
making
them
an
exceptional
choice
for
incorporation
into
food,
medicines,
biotechnological
applications.
This
review
provides
summary
recent
research
on
extraction,
purification,
applications
from
various
spp.
Currently,
there
are
many
advanced
extraction
technologies,
such
hot
water-based
alkali-based
ultrasonic-assisted
microwave-assisted
extraction.
Hence,
latest
progress
well
their
advantages
limitations
will
be
discusses
summarizes
in
this
review.
The
separation
purification
methods
polysaccharide
were
introduced,
including
ethanol
precipitation,
deproteinization
gel
filtration
chromatography.
It
also
focuses
exploring
bioactive
capabilities
anti-oxidant,
anti-tumor,
immunomodulatory,
anti-inflammation,
anti-bacterial
properties.
aims
foster
comprehensive
understanding
pave
way
promising
potential
future
medical
fields.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
160, P. 114413 - 114413
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Arrhythmia
is
characterized
by
abnormal
heartbeat
rhythms
and
frequencies
caused
heart
pacing
conduction
dysfunction.
the
leading
cause
of
death
in
patients
with
cardiovascular
disease,
high
morbidity
mortality
rates,
posing
a
serious
risk
to
human
health.
Natural
drugs
their
active
ingredients,
such
as
matrine(MAT),
tetrandrine(TET),
dehydroevodiamine,
tanshinone
IIA,
ginsenosides,
have
been
widely
used
for
treatment
atrial
fibrillation,
ventricular
ectopic
beats,
sick
sinus
syndrome,
other
arrhythmia-like
diseases
owing
unique
advantages.
This
review
summarizes
mechanism
action
natural
ingredients
arrhythmia
via
regulation
Ca2+,
alkaloids,
quinones,
saponins,
terpenoids,
flavonoids,
polyphenols,
lignan
compounds,
provide
ideas
innovative
development
potential
antiarrhythmic
efficacy.
New Zealand Journal of Botany,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 85
Published: July 22, 2024
Ganoderma,
a
genus
of
mushrooms
known
for
its
long
history
medicinal
use,
has
gained
increasing
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
potential
health
benefits.
This
review
delves
into
the
bioactive
compounds
found
Ganoderma
and
elucidates
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
immunomodulatory
anti-tumour
activities.
The
diverse
health-promoting
effects
can
be
attributed
decadent
array
compounds,
notably
polysaccharides,
triterpenoids,
which
play
pivotal
role.
ability
mushroom
modulate
immune
system,
enhancing
activity
cells,
such
as
natural
killer
cells
macrophages,
is
central
focus.
Furthermore,
we
explore
how
exerts
through
induction
apoptosis,
inhibition
angiogenesis,
interference
with
various
signalling
pathways
critical
cancer
cell
growth
metastasis.
As
research
this
area
continues
evolve,
comprehensive
understanding
supplement
role
promoting
well-being
emerging,
offering
promising
avenues
further
investigation
application
healthcare.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 26, 2024
Edible
fungus
polysaccharides
have
garnered
significant
attention
from
scholars
due
to
their
safety
and
potential
anti-inflammatory
activity.
However,
comprehensive
summaries
of
properties
are
still
rare.
This
paper
provides
a
detailed
overview
the
effects
mechanisms
these
polysaccharides,
as
well
impact
on
inflammation-related
diseases.
Additionally,
relationship
between
structure
activity
is
discussed.
It
believed
that
this
review
will
greatly
enhance
understanding
application
edible
in
treatments,
thereby
significantly
promoting
development
utilization
fungi.
