Recent Developments in Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom) Polysaccharides: Isolation, Structural Characteristics, Biological Activities and Application
Lu Y, Jia Y, Xue Z, Li N, Liu J
Published in Polymers
Methodology
Review summarising in vitro and in vivo evidence on chaga polysaccharides
Key Findings
Chaga polysaccharides show antitumour, antioxidant, antiviral, hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic activity in laboratory and animal models.
Conclusions
Polysaccharides are candidate agents for cancer and type 2 diabetes research, pending human testing.
Limitations
No human trials included; mechanisms remain incompletely defined.
Supplements Studied
Inonotus obliquus polysaccharide (IOPS) is supposed to be one of the major bioactive components in Inonotus obliquus, which possesses antitumor, antioxidant, anti-virus, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic activities.
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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