A detailed comparative study between chemical and bioactive properties of Ganoderma lucidum from different origins
2014
Authors:
Stojković, DejanBarros, Lillian
Calhelha, Ricardo C.
Glamočlija, Jasmina
Ćirić, Ana
van Griensven, Leo J. L. D.
Soković, Marina
Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
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Article (Published version)
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A detailed comparative study on chemical and bioactive properties of
wild and cultivated Ganoderma lucidum from Serbia (GS) and China (GCN)
was performed. This species was chosen because of its worldwide use as
medicinal mushroom. Higher amounts of sugars were found in GS, while
higher amounts of organic acids were recorded in GCN. Unsaturated fatty
acids predominated over saturated fatty acids. GCN revealed higher
antioxidant activity, while GS exhibited inhibitory potential against
human breast and cervical carcinoma cell lines. No cytotoxicity in
non-tumour liver primary cell culture was observed for the different
samples. Both samples possessed antibacterial and antifungal activities,
in some cases even better than the standard antimicrobial drugs. This is
the first study reporting a comparison of chemical compounds and
bioactivity of G. lucidum samples from different origins.
Keywords:
Antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; cytotoxicity; Ganoderma lucidumSource:
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2014, 65, 1, 42-47
DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2013.832173
ISSN: 1465-3478