Abstract
Nowadays, mushrooms with enhanced medicinal properties are being focused on finding such compounds that could modulate the immune systems of the human body. Mushrooms are extensively known for their antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antiviral, hepatoprotective, antitumor, and immunomodulatory properties owing to the presence of various bioactive components. However, a few of them are characterized and reported so far. Various polysaccharides, including β-glucans, are the principal constituent of the mushroom cell wall and play a significant role in their biological activity. This review aimed to focus on a concise report on the extraction process of the active ingredients from a mushroom with some therapeutic applications. Here, we have briefly described the medicinal properties of some commonly used mushroom extracts or their derivatives. It is interesting to note that mushroom is a potential source of many bioactive products that boost immunity. Thus, the development of functional medicinal food is essential for human welfare.
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