Process for producing, methods and compositions of glucuronoxylomannan as nutriceutical agent from higher basidiomycetes mushroom
OwnerSolomon P. Wasser, Sergey V. Reshetnikovinventors
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Abstract
The present invention describes new and distinct strains of higher Basidiomycetes mushrooms grown in submerged cultures. Specifically, the new strain of species of the genus Tremella offer superior yields of one-cell biomass and exocellular heteropolysaccharide glucuronoxylomannan, niacin and essential amino acids.
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A process for producing a one cell biomass and exocellular polysaccharides of edible Basidiomycetes mushrooms, said process comprising:
- cultivating a fungi of the Basidiomycetes in submerged culture on nutrient media, and isolating the resulting biomass of edible Basidiomycetes and exocellular polysaccharides from the culture broth by alcohol precipitation.
A composition for reducing blood levels of glucose in a mammal, said composition comprising a nutriceutical formulation of dried Basidiomycetes biomass.
A method for treating an individual for hyperglycemia, said method comprising:
- administering to said individual an amount effective to reduce the level of serum glucose, of a composition containing an edible biomass of Basidiomycetes and exocellular polysaccharides, wherein said product includes a glucose-lowering compound.
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