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Genome Explains Why a White-Rot Fungus Treats Kidney Disease

Genome Explains Why a White-Rot Fungus Treats Kidney Disease

Milk-white toothed polypore

What they found

Mapping the I. lacteus genome revealed 26 gene clusters for bioactive compounds, explaining its approved kidney-disease use in China.

Mapping the I. lacteus genome revealed 26 gene clusters for bioactive compounds, explaining its approved kidney-disease use in China.

The number

26 specialized gene clusters

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – genome analysis

Lab – genome analysis

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

I. lacteus

I. lacteus

Compound

tremutins

tremutins

Published in

Journal of Fungi

Journal of Fungi

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Medicinal Marvel

Medicinal Marvel

The white-rot fungus I. lacteus is packed with bioactive compounds, including anti-inflammatory tremutins and antioxidants, supported by 26 specialized gene clusters. Its newly mapped genome explains its approved use for kidney disease in China and its ability to break down waste and detoxify water.

The white-rot fungus I. lacteus is packed with bioactive compounds, including anti-inflammatory tremutins and antioxidants, supported by 26 specialized gene clusters. Its newly mapped genome explains its approved use for kidney disease in China and its ability to break down waste and detoxify water.

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