Pleurotus is a genus of edible mushrooms widely cultivated throughout the world in a variety
of substrates and conditions which have an impact on the content of macronutrients and …

ABSTRACT Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm.(Basidiomycota)–known as the oyster
mushroom–is a mushroom species distributed on all continents, except for Antarctica. Since …

Mushroom waste can account for up to 50% of the total mushroom mass. Spent mushroom
substrate, misshapen mushrooms, and mushroom stems are examples of mushroom …

Background Consumption of foods enriched with phytosterols (PS) can promote substantial
reductions in the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, a major risk factor for …

ABSTRACT Ergosterol peroxide (EP; 5α, 8α-epidioxy-22E-ergosta-6, 22-dien-3β-ol) is a
C28-sterol and a component of many medicinal mushrooms. Since its discovery nearly a …

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection continues to rise globally in humans and animals
with high socioeconomic and public health challenges. Current medications used against T …

ABSTRACT Every year, more than 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer are reported,
making it the fourth leading cause of cancer globally. Although human papillomavirus (HPV) …

Endophytes are considered the repository of bioactive compounds as they contain a wide
variety of chemically and structurally diverse secondary metabolites. The endophytes …

Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease, is a significant health threat in many
countries and affects millions of people. Given the magnitude of this disease, a broader …

Natural occurring peroxides are interesting bioprospecting targets due to their molecular
structural diversity and the wide range of pharmacological activities. In this systematic …