Biological Active Components of Selected Medical Fungi

According to official data, about 2000 mushrooms belong the category of medical mushrooms, while over 600 have already confirmed properties. The aim and task this work were collect, analyze process scientific expert data biologically active components selected Basidiomycetes fungi: Letinula edodes, Ganoderma Lucidum, Grifola frondosa, Trametes versicolor Inonotus obliquus. Areas fungi therapy search for new immunomodulatory agents are far from being restricted these species alone, however, five may serve as typical representatives widespread medicinal used in both traditional medicine modern biomedical research. Their different pharmacological effects, beta-glucan polysaccharides, which recognized immunomodulators, particular importance. Many fungal beta-glucans tested switched pharmaceuticals such Lentinan, Sonifilan, Krestin GanoPoly, speaks their research potential. Citing results advances last two decades, preclinical tests clinical studies can confirm that supplementation with increase treatment success or mitigate negative side effects therapies. A long-term weakened immune system is a risk factor malignancies, so it be concluded disease prevention beneficial each individual deserves same attention paid treating disease.