Abstract

TRIGOS, Ángel  and  SUAREZ MEDELLIN, Jorge. Biologically active metabolites of the genus Ganoderma: Three decades of myco-chemistry research. Rev. Mex. Mic [online]. 2011, vol.34, pp.63-83. ISSN 0187-3180.

The fungi belonging to the genus Ganoderma have been used since ancient times in Eastern traditional medicine in the treatment and prevention of several diseases such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes, among many other conditions. More than 140 biologically active triterpenoids and 200 polysaccharides, as well as proteins and miscellaneous metabolites have been isolated from the fruiting bodies, mycelium and spores of different species of Ganoderma. The aim of this study is to summarize the main biologically active metabolites isolated from members of this genus to date, yet without pretending to be an exhaustive review, since that would be impossible due the dynamism of the field.

Keywords : bioactive compounds; medicinal mushrooms; polysaccharides; therapeutic metabolites; triterpenoids.

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