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Title: | The phytochemistry of Ganoderma species and their medicinal potentials |
Authors: | Blundell, Renald Camilleri, Emma Baral, Bikash Karpiński, Tomasz M. Neza, Edlira Atrooz, Omar M. |
Keywords: | Ganodermataceae Fungi Herbs -- Therapeutic use Polysaccharides Medicinal plants -- Analysis |
Issue Date: | 2023 |
Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. |
Citation: | Blundell, R., Camilleri, E., Baral, B., Karpiński, T. M., Neza, E., & Atrooz, O. M. (2023). The Phytochemistry of Ganoderma Species and their Medicinal Potentials. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 1-24. |
Abstract: | The Ganoderma genus is known for its diverse use as a functional food and therapeutic agent. This fungus has over 428 species, with Ganoderma lucidum being the most studied. The Ganoderma species produce several secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds like polysaccharides, phenols, and triterpenes, which are largely responsible for their therapeutic properties. Throughout this review, several extracts obtained from Ganoderma species have been studied to delve into their therapeutic characteristics and mechanisms. Such properties like immunomodulation, antiaging, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities have been demonstrated by several Ganoderma species and are supported by a large body of evidence. Although its phytochemicals play a vital role in its therapeutic properties, identifying the therapeutic potentials of fungal-secreted metabolites for human health-promoting benefits is a challenging task. Identification of novel compounds with distinct chemical scaffolds and their mechanism of action could help suppress the spread of rising pathogens. Thus, this review provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the bioactive components in different Ganoderma species and the underlying physiological mechanisms. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/108119 |
ISSN: | 0192415X |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPB |
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