●What Is Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract ?
Turkey tail mushroom, also known as Coriolus versicolor, is a rare, wood-rotting medicinal fungus. Wild Coriolus versicolor is found in the deep mountain broadleaf forests of Sichuan and Fujian provinces in China. Its cap is rich in bioactive polysaccharides and triterpenoids.
The active ingredients of turkey tail mushroom extract primarily include the following compounds:
Pseudocoriolus Serrata Polysaccharide (Psk)
As the core active ingredient, Pseudocoriolus serrata polysaccharide is a β-glycosidic glucan with a molecular weight typically exceeding 1.3×10⁶, containing both β(1→3) and β(1→6) glycosidic bonds. It exhibits significant immunomodulatory, anti-tumor (e.g., inhibiting sarcoma S180 and liver cancer cells), and lipid-lowering effects.
Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract Polysaccharide Peptide (Psp)
Composed of a polysaccharide bound to a peptide chain, it has a smaller molecular weight (e.g., 10 kDa) and exhibits enhanced cytotoxicity against leukemia cells (HL-60) and solid tumors (e.g., lung and gastric cancers), while also enhancing white blood cell and IgG levels.
Other Active Ingredients
Triterpenes and steroids: Participate in anti-inflammatory and metabolic regulation.
Organic acids, amino acids, and trace elements: Contains 18 amino acids and over 10 trace elements (e.g., germanium and zinc), supporting immune and antioxidant functions. Glycopeptides and proteases: Assist in regulating immune responses and digestive function.
Experiments have shown that Yunzhi polysaccharides enhance immunity by activating macrophages and promoting interferon secretion, while also inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. In clinical practice, its preparations (such as Yunzhi Gantai Granules) are often used as adjuvant therapy for chronic hepatitis and tumors.
● What Are The Benefits Of Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract ?
1. Immunomodulatory Effects:
PSK can enhance CD4+ T cell activity and promote IL-2 secretion. Clinical data show that it can increase lymphocyte counts in cancer patients by 30%-50%.
2. Anti-Tumor Effects:
When combined with chemotherapy, PSK increased the five-year survival rate of gastric cancer patients by 12% and achieved a tumor inhibition rate of 77.5% in a liver cancer model.
3. Liver Protection:
By inhibiting oxidative stress, PSK can reduce transaminase levels and improve liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis.
4. Antioxidant Effects:
It has significant free radical scavenging capabilities, inhibiting lipid peroxidation by over 60%, and delaying aging-related markers.
● What Are The Application Of Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract ?
1. In The Pharmaceutical Field:
As an adjuvant cancer treatment, it has been included in the medical insurance catalogs of Japan and South Korea, and over 20 domestic pharmaceutical companies are conducting Phase III clinical trials.
2. Functional Foods:
The global market size is expected to reach US$180 million in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 25% in the US market. It focuses on the concept of “immune enhancement + intestinal regulation.”
3. High-End Daily Chemicals:
It can be added to anti-aging skincare products to inhibit UV-induced collagen degradation. Clinical trials have shown a 23% increase in skin elasticity after 12 weeks of use.
The core value of turkey tail mushroom extract lies in its “natural immune adjuvant” properties, and it may become an important tool for chronic disease management in the future.
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Post time: Aug-04-2025
