Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 24-33.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2024-0476

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Research Progress in the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Sarcodon imbricatus

LI Chen-liang1(), CAI Xue-ying1,2, YANG An-hui1   

  1. 1. School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012
    2. Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin 300000
  • Received:2024-05-21 Online:2024-11-26 Published:2024-12-19
  • Contact: LI Chen-liang E-mail:lichenliang@jlu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Sarcodon imbricatus, also known as Tremellodon gelatinosum, tasted tender and delicious, is one of the famous edible and medicinal dual-use fungi, widely distributed and has attracted the attention of many scholars at home and abroad. Its fruiting body and mycelium are rich in nutrients such as polysaccharides, proteins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, sterols, etc., which have pharmacological activities such as anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects, and thus have broad application prospects. With the isolation, purification, and identification of polysaccharides from S. imbricatus, as well as related studies on pharmacological activity, the extraction process and efficacy analysis mechanism of polysaccharides from S. imbricatus have become increasingly clear. However, further exploration is needed on how polysaccharides regulate the expressions of proteins and genes in vivo, as well as the efficacy and mechanisms of other components in S. imbricatus. This article sorts and summarizes the reported status of studies on S. imbricatus. Firstly, we summarized the morphological characteristics of the fruiting body, and the chemical compositions of the fruiting body and mycelium. Secondly, we discussed the fermentation conditions of mycelium and the yield of polysaccharides and peptides from fruiting body using different extraction methods. Then, we summarized the research progresses of using S. imbricatus in anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antibacterial aspects. Finally, we discussed the research and development prospects of S. imbricatus, aiming to provide theoretical basis for related mushroom industry research and reference for development and utilization.

Key words: Sarcodon imbricatus, chemical composition, liquid fermentation, extraction method, pharmacological activity