Lentinus crinitus is a type of fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. This fungus is known to have various potential benefits, including in medicine, nutrition, and biotechnology. It grows on decaying tree trunks and is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.
Benefits
Food Ingredients: Produces edible fruiting bodies. Medical Applications: Several compounds from this fungus have potential medicinal properties. It can be used in the manufacture of products in various industries.
Antimicrobial Activity: This mushroom extract exhibits inhibitory activity against several pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Probiotic Growth Stimulation: The extract can also stimulate the growth of the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus paracasei.
Enzyme Production: Produces the enzyme laccase, which can be used in dye decontamination processes, such as Remazol Brilliant Blue R. source
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