TREMELLA MUSHROOMS (TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS)
General
Zhang, Y., Xu, X., Liu, X., & Wu, X. (2019). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides: a review of their structure, extraction, purification, pharmacological and cosmetic applications. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 90, 78-93.
Ruan, J. L., Li, H. R., Xu, J., & Zhou, Y. J. (2019). Tremella fuciformis Polysaccharide: An Overview of Its Pharmacological Effects. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 233, 190-194.
Li, J., Li, D., Xu, Y., & Liu, J. (2016). Health benefits of tremella polysaccharides and their mechanisms of action: a review. Acta pharmaceutica Sinica B, 6(4), 292-298.
Ma, C., Guo, X., Wang, M., & Zhang, X. (2019). Extraction, purification, and physicochemical properties of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides: A review. Advances in Polymer Science and Technology, 3(4), 202-210.
Gao, Q., Kou, X., & Xu, J. (2019). Tremella Polysaccharides: A Review of Extraction, Purification, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Biological Activities. Journal of food science, 84(1), 6-16.
Ma X, Yang M, He Y, Zhai C, Li C. A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2021 Jan-Dec;35:20587384211000541. doi: 10.1177/20587384211000541. PMID: 33858263; PMCID: PMC8172338.
Ma X, Yang M, He Y, Zhai C, Li C. A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2021 Jan-Dec;35:20587384211000541. doi: 10.1177/20587384211000541. PMID: 33858263; PMCID: PMC8172338.
Heart Health
Peter C.K. Cheung Ph.D. (1996, October). The hypocholesterolemic effect of two edible mushrooms: Auricularia auricula (tree-ear) and Tremella fuciformis (white jelly-leaf) in hypercholesterolemic rats. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0271531796001911
Xiaolan Shi, Wenfeng Wei, Ning Wang. (2018, April 23). Tremella polysaccharides inhibit cellular apoptosis and autophagy induced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa lipopolysaccharide in A549 cells through sirtuin 1 activation. Spandidos Publications. https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ol.2018.8554
Joint Support
Tao Shen, Chao Duan, Beidong Chen, Meng Li, Yang Ruan, Danni Xu, Doudou Shi, Dan Yu, Jian Li, Changtao Wang, T. (2017, August 1). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide suppresses hydrogen peroxide-triggered injury of human skin fibroblasts via upregulation of SIRT1. Spandidos Publications. https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/mmr.2017.6754
Popov, M. (2021, November 18). White Fungus: one mushroom, many names, many benefits. Mushrooms Health. https://mushroomhealth.org/2021/11/18/white-fungus-one-mushroom-many-names-many-benefits/?cn-reloaded=1
Yang Ruan, Hong Li, Lianmei Pu, Tao Shen, Zening Jin. (2018, May 2). Tremella fuciformis Polysaccharides Attenuate Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Macrophages through miR-155. Hindawi. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/acp/2018/5762371/
Lee, Y. J., Kim, Y. J., Kim, S. B., & Kim, H. J. (2013). The anti-inflammatory effects of water extract from Tremella fuciformis on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Journal of Medicinal Food, 16(11), 1000-1007.
Wang, Y., Yin, H., Wang, L., Shang, P., & Xiao, H. (2019). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide attenuates LPS-induced inflammation in BV2 microglia cells through regulating TLR4-MyD88-mediated NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Carbohydrate polymers, 209, 308-316.
Brain Health
Zhu, X., Li, S., Li, X., Li, H., & Zhang, X. (2019). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides enhance the neurogenesis of the hippocampal dentate gyrus in a mouse model of sleep deprivation. Food & function, 10(12), 7822-7832.
Shan-hui Hsu, Shan-Ho Chan, Chih-tsung Weng, Shu-Hui Yang, And Ching-Fen Jiang, S.-H. (2013, August 21). Long-Term Regeneration and Functional Recovery of a 15 mm Critical Nerve Gap Bridged by Tremella fuciformis Polysaccharide-Immobilized Polylactide Conduits. Hindawi. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/959261/
Hyun-Jung Park, Hyun Soo Shim, Yong Ho Ahn, Kyung Soo Kim, Kum Ju Park, Woong Ki Choi, Hyo-Cheol Ha, Jung Il Kang, Tae Seok Kim, Ik Hyun Yeo, Jin Su Kim, Insop Shim. (2012, April 1). Tremella fuciformis enhances the neurite outgrowth of PC12 cells and restores trimethyltin-induced impairment of memory in rats via activation of CREB transcription and cholinergic systems. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166432811008163?via%3Dihub
Kum Ju Park, Sang-Yun Lee, Hyun-Su Kim, Matsumi Yamazaki, Kenzo Chiba, And Hyo-Cheol Ha. (2007, March 31). The Neuroprotective and Neurotrophic Effects of Tremella fuciformis in PC12h Cells. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763079/
Lv, G., Sun, L., Zhang, J., & Zhang, Z. (2019). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides improve learning and memory abilities in senescence accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) via modulation of the gut microbiota. Food & function, 10(4), 2002-2014.
Zhang, Z., Lv, G., & Pan, H. (2019). Enhancement of cognitive function by polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis spore in aged rats. International journal of biological macromolecules, 124, 1014-1020.
Skin Health
Meirav Devash, Rebecca Norris, And Jennifer Hussein. (2021, September 16). The Benefits of Adding Snow Mushroom to Your Skin-Care Routine. Allure. https://www.allure.com/story/snow-mushroom-skin-care-benefits
Choi SY, Hur SJ, An CS, Jeon YJ, Jeon SM, Kim D, Lee SJ. Effect of mushroom extract on skin properties and hydration: a randomized clinical trial. J Korean Soc Food Sci Nutr. 2013;42(4):614-620. doi:10.3746/jkfn.2013.42.4.614
Fu H, You S, Zhao D, An Q, Zhang J, Wang C, Wang D, Li M. Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides inhibit UVA-induced photodamage of human dermal fibroblast cells by activating up-regulating Nrf2/Keap1 pathways. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Dec;20(12):4052-4059. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14051. Epub 2021 Mar 25. PMID: 33686752.
Shen T, Duan C, Chen B, Li M, Ruan Y, Xu D, Shi D, Yu D, Li J, Wang C. Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide suppresses hydrogen peroxide-triggered injury of human skin fibroblasts via upregulation of SIRT1. Mol Med Rep. 2017 Aug;16(2):1340-1346. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6754. Epub 2017 Jun 12. PMID: 28627707; PMCID: PMC5561887.
Chiang JH, Tsai FJ, Lin TH, Yang JS, Chiu YJ. Tremella fuciformis Inhibits Melanogenesis in B16F10 Cells and Promotes Migration of Human Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes. In Vivo. 2022 Mar-Apr;36(2):713-722. doi: 10.21873/invivo.12757. PMID: 35241526; PMCID: PMC8931924.