Advances in extraction, structural characteristics, bioactivities, structure-activity relationship, quality control and applications of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis: A review.

Yuyi Liao, Liang Hong, Jing Zhao, Shaoping Li

Joint Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Glycoengineering and Testing Technology, University of Macau & Na-tional Glycoengineering Research Center, China; State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, China; Department of Pharmaceutical sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, China.Joint Laboratory of Chinese Herbal Glycoengineering and Testing Technology, University of Macau & Na-tional Glycoengineering Research Center, China; State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, China; Department of Pharmaceutical sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Tremella fuciformis is an edible fungus with a cultivation and consumption history of over a thousand years in China. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has the effects of moistening the lungs, soothing the intestines, nourishing the skin, and prolonging life, and is often used as a tonic food or added to soups. Its core bioactive component is Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides, which are widely concerned for their potential in health maintenance and disease adjuvant treatment.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the bioactive properties of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis and their potential health benefits. The focus on health maintenance and disease adjuvant treatment aligns with longevity research, particularly in the context of traditional medicine and its implications for aging.

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