Trametes Versicolor and Dictyophora Indusiata Champions of Medicinal Mushrooms

Authors: Elkhateeb WA , Elnahas MO, Daba GM and Thomas PW

DOI: 10.23880/oajpr-16000192

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Overall, studies both on the chemistry and pharmacology of Trametes versicolor and Dictyophora indusiata extracts and compounds are increasing in recent years and show therapeutic potential for various pathologies. The purpose of this review was to investigate the biological activities of polysaccharide extracts prepared from fruiting bodies of Trametes versicolor and Dictyophora indusiata.

Keywords: Medicinal Mushrooms; Dictyophora indusiata; Phallus indusiata; Trametes versicolor; polysaccharide

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