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Matsutake-Derived Fungus Ferment Beats Matsutake for Skin

Matsutake-Derived Fungus Ferment Beats Matsutake for Skin

Matsutake

What they found

A fungus found in matsutake, fermented into an extract, outperformed matsutake extract for anti-wrinkle and brightening effects.

A fungus found in matsutake, fermented into an extract, outperformed matsutake extract for anti-wrinkle and brightening effects.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Umbelopsis sp. TM01, Tricholoma matsutake

Umbelopsis sp. TM01, Tricholoma matsutake

Published in

Bioresource Technology

Bioresource Technology

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Good for Your Skin

Good for Your Skin

Umbelopsis sp. TM01, a fungus found in Tricholoma matsutake, offers a high-activity substitute for the rare matsutake mushroom. Fermented extracts (UFE) outperformed matsutake extracts in anti-wrinkle and skin-brightening effects while being less toxic to human skin cells.

Umbelopsis sp. TM01, a fungus found in Tricholoma matsutake, offers a high-activity substitute for the rare matsutake mushroom. Fermented extracts (UFE) outperformed matsutake extracts in anti-wrinkle and skin-brightening effects while being less toxic to human skin cells.

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