Agrocybe
Agaricales
Pyridine as novel substrate for regioselective oxygenation with aromatic peroxygenase from Agrocybe aegerita. (1/9)
(+info)Oxidative cleavage of diverse ethers by an extracellular fungal peroxygenase. (2/9)
(+info)Agrocybe chaxingu polysaccharide prevent inflammation through the inhibition of COX-2 and NO production. (3/9)
The inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) production is considered to be a promising approach to the treatment of various diseases, including inflammation and cancer. In this study, we examined the effects of the Agrocybe chaxingu beta-glucan (polysaccharide) on lipopolysaccaride (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in murine macrophage Raw 264.7 cells as well as 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-induced ear edema in mice. The polysaccharide significantly inhibited (P 0.01) LPS-induced iNOS and COX-2 expression levels in the cells. Furthermore, topical application of polysaccharide resulted in markedly inhibited (P 0.01) TPA-induced ear edema in mice. These results suggest that this polysaccharide may be used for NO- and COX-2-related disorders such as inflammation and cancer. (+info)A nuclear ligand MRG15 involved in the proapoptotic activity of medicinal fungal galectin AAL (Agrocybe aegerita lectin). (4/9)
(+info)Amelioration of streptozotocin-induced diabetes by Agrocybe chaxingu polysaccharide. (5/9)
(+info)Crystallization of a 45 kDa peroxygenase/peroxidase from the mushroom Agrocybe aegerita and structure determination by SAD utilizing only the haem iron. (6/9)
(+info)Selective hydroxylation of alkanes by an extracellular fungal peroxygenase. (7/9)
(+info)A novel lectin from Agrocybe aegerita shows high binding selectivity for terminal N-acetylglucosamine. (8/9)
(+info)Agrocybe is a genus of fungi in the family Strophariaceae. These mushrooms are commonly known as "meadow mushrooms" or " lawn mushrooms." They are saprobic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by decomposing organic matter. Some species of Agrocybe are considered edible and are found in many parts of the world. However, it is important to note that some species can be toxic and should not be consumed without proper identification by a trained mycologist.
Here is a medical definition of Agrocybe:
A genus (Agrocybe) of fungi in the family Strophariaceae, characterized by brown to yellow-brown pileus (cap), adnexed to adnate gills, and a stipe (stem) that is often bulbous at the base. Some species are considered edible, while others can be toxic. Proper identification of Agrocybe species is important before consumption.
Agaricales is an order of fungi that includes mushrooms, toadstools, and other gilled fungi. These fungi are characterized by their distinctive fruiting bodies, which have a cap (pileus) and stem (stipe), and gills (lamellae) on the underside of the cap where the spores are produced. Agaricales contains many well-known and economically important genera, such as Agaricus (which includes the common button mushroom), Amanita (which includes the deadly "death cap" mushroom), and Coprinus (which includes the inky cap mushrooms). The order was established by the Swedish mycologist Elias Magnus Fries in 1821.
Basidiomycota is a phylum in the kingdom Fungi that consists of organisms commonly known as club fungi or club mushrooms. The name Basidiomycota is derived from the presence of a characteristic reproductive structure called a basidium, which is where spores are produced.
The basidiomycetes include many familiar forms such as mushrooms, toadstools, bracket fungi, and other types of polypores. They have a complex life cycle that involves both sexual and asexual reproduction. The sexual reproductive stage produces a characteristic fruiting body, which may be microscopic or highly visible, depending on the species.
Basidiomycota fungi play important ecological roles in decomposing organic matter, forming mutualistic relationships with plants, and acting as parasites on other organisms. Some species are economically important, such as edible mushrooms, while others can be harmful or even deadly to humans and animals.