ISSN: 2574-7797
Authors: Elkhateeb WA*, El-Ghwas DE and Daba GM
Mushrooms can be highlighted as alternate sources of anti-inflammatory drugs. In recent years, natural resources have come into spotlight due to their enormous potential to be utilized in the discovery/development of novel bioactive chemicals. The anti-inflammatory properties of mushroom extracts and the bioactive metabolites that contribute to this bioactive action are reported in this review. Also, a study of the most popular assays used to gauge the anti-inflammatory effects of mushrooms was conducted.
Keywords: Edible mushroom; Anti-inflammatory Agents; Pleurotus Species; Agaricus blazei, Grifola frondosa; Therapeutic values
