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Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies Bioinformatics

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Bioactive Compounds, Use, and Clinical Trials

Giuseppe Venturella, Valeria Ferraro, Fortunato Cirlincione, Maria Letizia Gargano
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Summary & key facts 2021 394 citations

This review describes compounds in medicinal mushrooms and how they work in lab and animal studies. It lists many possible effects, such as immune changes, anti-inflammatory and anticancer actions, and names key molecules like polysaccharides (β-glucans), terpenes, and fungal proteins. Most evidence so far comes from in vitro or animal…

Fungal Biology and Applications Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
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