Functional Evaluation of Edible Mushrooms and Their Active Materials

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, edible mushrooms have been increasingly studied due to the various effects they can have on human health. Mushrooms, such as Ganoderma sichuanense and Lentinula edodes, have been applied in clinical settings. However, many edible mushrooms are not well-known, and their properties have not yet been thoroughly studied. Additionally, the mechanisms involved in their effects, including their target cells and molecules, remain unclear.

The goal of this Special Issue is to explore the function of mushrooms and their active compounds and to clarify their mechanism of action and targets. Submitted manuscripts should adhere to the following requirements and scope:

1. The studied active materials must include an edible mushroom (including wild or cultivated fungi) or its active ingredient(s), which should have strong application prospects;
2. The pharmacological effects of the mushroom(s) or their active material(s) should be described, which includes, but is not limited to, immune-regulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-neurodegeneration, antioxidative and antitumor properties. Data obtained from in vitro experiments must be confirmed using animal models or, preferably, through clinical trials;
3. The study must clarify the mechanisms of action of the studied compounds, with a clear delineation of the targets, such as cells and cytokines associated with the identified efficacies.

Prof. Dr. Di Wang
Dr. Chunyue Wang
Dr. Yang Liu
Guest Editors

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