In this article Prof. Amin Karmali investigates the comparative concentrations of enzymes such as peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glucoamylase, glucose-2-oxidase and secondary metabolites in three diferente mushrooms: Inonotus obliquus (Chaga), Auricularia auricula and Poria cocos. The results are shown in the absence or presence of digestive enzymes.

In this two page article, Professor Amin Karmali discusses the role of enzyme content in the biomass form of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) and potential use in histamine mediated allergic response ie. Hayfever. The article compares the enzyme content of an extracted form of Reishi when compared to the biomass form of Reishi when both forms are exposed (in vitro) to digestive enzymes.

Presented at the 5th International Symposium on Mushroom Nutrition, University of Westminster, June 14th, 2002.

In this abstract, Professor Karmali measures the in vitro content of SOD, Cytochrome P-450, Cytochrome P-450 reductase in various mushrooms (Grifola frondosa, Ganoderma lucidium, Cordyceps sinensis and Coriolus versicolor) per 500 mg tablet.

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