Exploration of natural sources for novel bioactive compounds has been an emerging field of
medicine over the past decades, providing drugs or lead compounds of considerable …

Diabetes mellitus is a life-threatening chronic metabolic disease caused by lack of insulin
and/or insulin dysfunction, characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood …

Abstract Background Black fungi (Auricularia auricula) was known as one of the major
mushrooms grown and cultivated all over the world, especially northeast Asia. It has been …

Background Jew's ear is an important cultivated edible mushroom. It contains high levels of
melanin, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, amino acids, ergosterol, and ascorbic acids, and a …

It is well known that Auricularia auricula (A. auricula) and Auricularia auricula
polysaccharide (AAP) have anti-hyperlipidemia effects, but their mechanism and the …

Abstract Background: Amelioration effect of Auricularia polytricha water extract (AP) on
hepatic injury in an animal model of NAFLD was investigated. Methods: Forty six-week-old …

The incidence of lipid metabolism disorder and obesity that is caused by high-calorie diets is
increasing year by year, which has become an urgent global health problem. This study was …

In order to fulfill the increasing demand for edible mushrooms and maintain a steady supply
throughout the year, it is necessary to domesticate new wild edible mushroom species. In …

Abstract Okra (AbelmoschusesculentusL. Moench) is widely planted in subtropical and
tropical areas, with good palatability and a variety of biological activities. However, the …

The effects of the dietary addition of 2.5%(w/w) Amaranthus mantegazzianus protein isolate
(AI) on blood pressure, lipid profiles and antioxidative status of Wistar rats were evaluated …