Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry is firmly established today as the gold
standard technique for analysis of vitamin D, both for vitamin D status assessments as well …

The role of vitamin D in the cardiovascular system is complex because it regulates
expression of genes involved in diverse metabolic processes. Although referred to as a …

Pleurotus is an edible mushroom from the well-known genus of Basidiomycetes; it is the
second-most commonly consumed mushroom worldwide. This genus is characterized by the …

The present study aimed at optimizing the parameters for increasing vitamin D 2 content
along with other nutraceutical properties (β-glucans, antioxidants, total phenols, flavonoids …

Ergosterol (ERG) is considered as an excellent fungal biomarker, therefore it was utilized for
the determination of the degree of fungi infection in wheat grains. A novel, fast, cost-effective …

Ergosterol (ERG) is a sterol found at high levels in cell membranes of fungi and is a smart
option to be used as proof of fungal contamination in food samples. Therefore, the objective …

The complexity of natural ingredients and the diversity of preparations are the major
obstacles to the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). A more …

Different foods, especially mushrooms, are a valuable source of vitamin D2. However,
published concentrations in mushrooms show large variabilities. One reason for this is …

Compounds extracted from Ganoderma atrum (G. atrum) is significantly beneficial to human
health, have been incorporated in numerous remedies owing to their brain and kidney …

Long-chain molecules play a vital role in agricultural production and find extensive use as
fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators. This review …