Antiviral activity of virus-like particles fromLentinus edodes (Shiitake)

Abstract

Interferon (IF) induction and antiviral activity by purified spherical (S) or filamentous (F) virus-like particles and S-derived RNA was studied. A single administration of S particles prior to virus challenge reduced significantly the mortality of mice infected with western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus.

Antiviral activity of fungi of the Novosibirsk Region: Pleurotus ostreatus and P. pulmonarius (Review)

“…The antiviral properties of fungi began to be studied in the second half of the 20th century. For the first time in 1979, data were obtained on the antiviral activity of the extract from Lentinula edodes [13]. In 1969, the antitumor activity of a polysaccharide extracted from the fruit body of P. ostreatus [20].…”

Investigating British Columbia wild mushrooms for growth-inhibitory activity

“…edodes has also been shown to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties 74 , as well as antiviral activity 75 . Lentinula edodes is often ingested as a tea (hot water extract) for the treatment of a plethora of illnesses, including cancer 76 .…”

Chemical compositions of fermented Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg. root by Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler mycelials cultivation

“…동북아시아에서 선호도가 높은 버섯중의 하나로 영 양적인 요소를 다양하게 함유하고 있다 (Yim et al, 1991). 최근 버섯류에서 항암 효과 및 콜레스테롤 저하 효과가 있는 것으로 알려지고 있으며 (Chihara, 1985), 표고 균사 에 존재하는 단백 다당류의 바이러스성 질환에 대한 방어 효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있다 (Takehara, 1979). 표고에 서 분리한 다당체가 lentinan이라는 제품으로 항암보조제 로 개발 된 바 있다 (Fujii et al, 1978).…”