Tae Hyun Son, Shin-Hye Kim, Hye-Lim Shin, Dongsoo Kim, Jin-Sung Huh, Rhim Ryoo, Yongseok Choi, Sik-Won Choi
Osteoporosis, Greek for "porous bone," is a bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone strength, microarchitectural changes in the bone tissues, and an increased risk of fracture. An imbalance of bone resorption and bone formation may lead to chronic metabolic diseases such as osteoporosis. Wolfiporia extensa , known as "Bokryung" in Korea, is a fungus belonging to the family Polyporaceae and has been used as a therapeutic food against various diseases. Medicinal mushrooms, mycelium and fungi, possess approximately 130 medicinal functions, including antitumor, immunomodulating, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects, and are therefore used to improve human health...
June 9, 2023: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology