2005
DOI: 10.2298/abs0502093k
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Lignicolous fungi as potential natural sources of antioxidants

Abstract: As a result of an interest in natural derived metabolites around the world higher fungi (Basidiomycotina) have taken on great importance in biochemical investigations. A large number of structurally divergent compounds - both cellular components and secondary metabolites - have been extracted and found to possess significant biological activity, such as an immunomodulative effect on the human body. Effects of fungal biomolecules as potential natural antioxidants have not been examined so far. Biochemical analy… Show more

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“…This potent antioxidant property of the extract is mainly due to the presence of high content of polysaccharides, polysaccharides peptide complexes triterpenoids, nucleosides, β-glucans, and lectins, which could have significantly attenuated the lipid peroxidation activity and resulted in increased antioxidant levels. A recent report has stated that G. lucidum acts as an effective antioxidant against degenerative diseases caused by oxidative stress,[5338] this result strongly lends credence to our study.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…This potent antioxidant property of the extract is mainly due to the presence of high content of polysaccharides, polysaccharides peptide complexes triterpenoids, nucleosides, β-glucans, and lectins, which could have significantly attenuated the lipid peroxidation activity and resulted in increased antioxidant levels. A recent report has stated that G. lucidum acts as an effective antioxidant against degenerative diseases caused by oxidative stress,[5338] this result strongly lends credence to our study.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…The microorganisms such as Ganoderma lucidum, 127 Ganoderma applanatum, Meripilus giganteus, Flammulina velutipes, and Endophytic Fungi 128,129 possess a very efficient antioxidative system consisting of enzymatic (peroxidases, laccase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase) and nonenzymatic elements (phenolic derivatives or polysaccharides).…”
Section: Fungal Antioxidantsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies on fungal biomolecules as potential natural antioxidants are scanty and G. lucidum was shown to possess marked free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibition properties [84,100]. The MeOH and chloroform extracts of G. lucidum exhibited antioxidative activities.…”
Section: Anti-oxidant Propertymentioning
confidence: 99%