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Abstract Title:

Neuroprotective potential and chemical profile of alternatively cultivated Ganoderma lucidum basidiocarps.

Abstract Source:

Chem Biodivers. 2018 Apr 6. Epub 2018 Apr 6. PMID: 29624845

Abstract Author(s):

Jasmina Lj Ćilerdžić, Ivana V Sofrenić, Vele V Tešević, Ilija D Brčeski, Sonja N Duletić-Laušević, Jelena B Vukojević, Mirjana M Stajić

Article Affiliation:

Jasmina Lj Ćilerdžić

Abstract:

Various neurodegenerative diseases are the main challenges to the modern medicine and there is a great need for novel, natural, neuroprotective agents. Ganoderma lucidum is a well-known medicinal mushroom which health benefits have been confirmed by numerous studies. As demand for its basidiocarps is increased and traditional cultivation on hardwoods is not environmentally-friendly and economically-justified, finding of alternative substrates is necessary. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of alternative cultivation substrates on the chemical profile of G. lucidum basidiocarps and their capacity to inhibit acetylcholinesterase and tyrosinase, which higher activity is directly associated with neurodegenerative processes. Extracts of basidiocarps cultivated on alternative substrates, especially on clear wheat straw, showed significantly higher inhibition capacities than extracts of commercially-grown ones. These extracts were considerably different chemically from commercial basidiocarps extracts and even nine new compounds were isolated from them. Our results suggest that cultivation substrate greatly affect the chemical profile and neuroprotective capacity of obtained basidiocarps and wheat straw is a promising cultivation substrate. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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