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Isolation, Structural Properties, and Bioactivities of Polysaccharides from Mushrooms Termitomyces: A Review

Jiaxin Liu1,2, Yuxin Wang1,2, Jianzhong Wu1

  • 1Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, People's Republic of China.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
|December 22, 2021
PubMed

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Polysaccharides from Termitomyces mushrooms offer numerous health benefits, including antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects. Understanding their chemical structures is key to unlocking their full medicinal potential.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Termitomyces mushrooms are widely consumed as food and medicine.
  • Their health benefits are largely attributed to polysaccharides.
  • Both homopolysaccharides (e.g., β-glucans) and heteropolysaccharides contribute to bioactivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review extraction methods, chemical structures, and biological activities of Termitomyces polysaccharides.
  • To summarize the health-promoting properties associated with these compounds.
  • To highlight the need for further research on structure-activity relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on Termitomyces polysaccharides.
  • Analysis of reported extraction techniques.
  • Compilation of data on chemical structures and biological activities.

Main Results:

  • Termitomyces polysaccharides exhibit diverse molecular weights, monosaccharide compositions, and glycosidic linkages.
  • Key health benefits include antioxidant, ulcer-healing, analgesic, immunomodulatory, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects.
  • Variations in chemical structure correlate with differing biological activities.

Conclusions:

  • Termitomyces polysaccharides possess significant health-promoting properties.
  • Further research is essential to elucidate the precise relationship between chemical structure and bioactivity.
  • This review provides a foundation for future research and applications of Termitomyces polysaccharides.
Keywords:
Termitomycesbioactivitiesmushroompolysaccharidesstructures

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