Hepatoprotective antioxidant
Polysaccharides extracted from Morchella esculenta exhibit protective effects against DSS-induced liver injury by scavenging free radicals and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, showing potential as a natural hepatoprotective functional ingredient.
Wang, Tianmina Min · Veeraperumal, Suresh · Teng, Bo · Li, Rui · Qian, Zhengming · Chen, Jianping · Zhong, Saiyi · Cheong, Kit Leong
Foods 2023
Effectively scavenged DPPH and ABTS free radicals in a dose-dependent manner
Remarkably elevated the expression levels of SOD, GPx, and CAT
Decreased MDA and MPO levels in the liver