Fungal Biology and Applications

Adaptive Resilience: Agarikon Mycelium Modulates Immune Responses and Provides Oxidative Stress Buffering in Human Immune Cells

This study examines how agarikon mycelium affects immune responses and oxidative stress in human cells under different conditions, showing context-dependent immune modulation and stress buffering.

Antifungal and Bioactive Potential of Pleurotus ostreatus Cultivated on Agro-Waste Substrates with Molecular Identification and Functional Characterization

This study evaluates the antifungal and bioactive properties of Pleurotus ostreatus grown on different agro-waste substrates and identifies the impact of substrate type on bioactivity.

Mycelium of mushroom-producing fungi as high-quality protein source

This study evaluates the nutritional and sensory qualities of mycelium from mushroom-producing fungi compared to their fruiting bodies and tempeh fungus, finding high protein quality and umami potential.

The potential of mycelium from mushroom-producing fungi in alternative protein production: a focus on fungal growth, metabolism, and nutrition

This study evaluates basidiomycete fungi for alternative protein production using solid-state fermentation, showing they can increase protein content and reduce phytic acid compared to Rhizopus.

Valorization of mushroom by-products for sustainability: exploring antioxidant and prebiotic properties

This study evaluates the antioxidant, prebiotic, and antimicrobial properties of extracts from mushroom by-products to explore their potential for sustainable food applications.

Grifola frondosa polysaccharide Ameliorates Inflammation and Insulin Resistance by Regulating Macrophage Polarization of liver in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Rats

This study shows that Grifola frondosa polysaccharide reduces inflammation and insulin resistance in T2DM rats by modulating liver macrophage polarization.

Genoprotective effects of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) polysaccharides in UVB-exposed embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio) through coordinated expression of DNA repair genes

This study shows that Chaga mushroom polysaccharides reduce DNA damage and upregulate DNA repair genes in UVB-exposed zebrafish embryos.

Genomic analyses of two Italian oyster mushroom Pleurotus pulmonarius strains

This study assembled and compared the genomes of two Pleurotus pulmonarius strains to explore their carnivorous behavior and genomic differences.

Modified recipe to inhibit GSK-3 for the living fungal biomaterial manufacture

This paper demonstrates that inhibiting GSK-3 kinase activity suppresses fruiting body formation in fungal mycelium, offering a biochemical method to control mycelium growth for biomaterial applications.