Author/Editor		Gunde-Cimerman, Nina; Plemenitaš, Ana
Title		Hypocholesterolemic activity of the genus Pleurotus (Jacq.:Fr.) P. Kumm. (Agaricales s.l., Basidiomycetes)
Type		članek
Source		Int J Medic Mushrooms
Vol. and No.		Letnik 3
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 395-7
Language		eng
Abstract		Pleurotus species, especially P. ostreatus (Jacq: Fr.) Kumm., popularly named the oyster mushroom, are prime edible mushrooms that are commercially cultivated. It is known that, owing to their high protein content and dietary fibers these mushrooms have a positive effect on human nutrition. Besides, Pleurotus spp. modulate the immune system; have hypoglycemic activity; have an antithrombotic effect; inhibit tumor growth, inflammation, and microbial action; and lower blood pressure and plasma lipid concentration. In addition, they effectively reduce lipids in general and specifically low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Descriptors		BASIDIOMYCETES NUTRITIVE VALUE CORONARY DISEASE ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS CHOLESTEROL ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS