Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Perenniporia Fraxinea Extracts

• Published in: Current topics in nutraceuticals research Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 1126 - 1131
• Main Authors: Lu, Tie, Liu, Sijia, Liang, Lihui, Wang, Fumei, Zhang, Xiaoyu, Duan, Pengfei, Xie, Zhaohui, Gao, Xiaofeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Century Health Publishers, LLC 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Acetates; Analysis; Anticholesteremic agents; Esters; Functional foods; Isoflavones; Polyphenols; Sterols; Terpenes; Uric acid
• ISSN: 1540-7535
• DOI: 10.37290/ctnr2641-452X.22:1126-1131

Perenniporia fraxinea is a type of wild macrofungus that is widely distributed globally. This study aimed to explore and understand its medicinal value and potential as a functional food by evaluating the effects of its active ingredients. Specifically, we assessed their hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, hypouricemic, and anti-nitrite properties. The highest concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, triterpenes, and sterols were found in the ethyl acetate extract of the fruiting body, followed by the n-butanol extract. The petroleum ether extract of the mycelium exhibited higher hypoglycemic activity than that of the fruiting body. The water extract of the fruiting body showed the highest ability to lower uric acid, while the petroleum ether extract exhibited the lowest. Lipid-lowering effects were stronger in all extracts except the water extract of the mycelium compared to those of the fruiting body. Additionally, the anti-nitrite activity of the water extract of the mycelium was higher than that of the fruiting body, whereas it was lower in all other extracts.