Mushroom Polysaccharides: Chemistry and Antiobesity, Antidiabetes, Anticancer, and Antibiotic Properties in Cells, Rodents, and Humans

More than 2000 species of edible and/or medicinal mushrooms have been identified to date, many of which are widely consumed, stimulating much research on their health-promoting properties. These properties are associated with bioactive compounds produced by the mushrooms, including polysaccharides....

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Published in:	Foods
Main Author:	Mendel Friedman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Subjects:	bioactivity biomarkers polysaccharides mushrooms chemistry antibiotics obesity diabetes cancer health-promoting food additives functional food research needs
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/5/4/80