From Mushrooms to Molecules: Exploring Depsidones in Ganoderma lucidum for Antioxidant and Anticancer Applications

Faculty Pharmacy Year: 2026
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Journal: Molecules MDPI Volume:
Keywords : From Mushrooms , Molecules: Exploring Depsidones , Ganoderma    
Abstract:
Fungi are a prolific source of diverse bioactive metabolites, yet many remain unexplored. Among these, depsidones are a rare class of compounds with significant biological potential, but they are seldom reported in mushrooms. This study investigated the medicinal fungus Ganoderma lucidum, known for its extensive therapeutic use in traditional medicine. Fruiting bodies were extracted using petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and methanol. Extracts were screened phytochemically and assessed for total phenolic content and antioxidant activity using the DPPH assay. Ethyl acetate extract exhibited the highest phenolic yield and antioxidant potential and was subsequently evaluated for cytotoxicity against HepG2, HCT116, MCF7, and A549 cancer cell lines. It showed notable anticancer activity with minimal toxicity to normal Vero cells. UHPLC/Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis of G. lucidum ethyl acetate extract tentatively identified nine minor depsidones including mollicellin G, simplicildone I, mollicellin B, talaromyone B, simplicildone A, purpactin C, emeguisin B, mollicellin E, and simplicildone D on the basis of high-resolution negative-mode detection and characteristic MS/MS fragmentation patterns. Molecular docking revealed strong binding affinities between these compounds and cancer-related targets (AKT1, CDK2, ERK1, TNFα), with simplicildone D and mollicellin G demonstrating particularly high interactions. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the observed bioactivity and highlight G. lucidum as a promising source of therapeutic depsidones for future anticancer drug development.
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Galal Yehya Abdelreheem Metwally, "In-silico screening of naturally derived phytochemicals against SARS-CoV Main protease", Springer- Nature, 2021 More
  • Galal Yehya Abdelreheem Metwally, "Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Control between Drug Repurposing and Vaccination: A Comprehensive Overview", MDPI, 2021 More
  • Galal Yehya Abdelreheem Metwally, "Electrocardiographic and histopathological characterizations of diabetic cardiomyopathy in rats", Springer- Nature, 2021 More
  • Galal Yehya Abdelreheem Metwally, "Exosomes in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Being Pathological Players to Potential Diagnostics and Therapeutics", MDPI, 2021 More
  • Galal Yehya Abdelreheem Metwally, "In silico screening of potent inhibitors against COVID-19 key targets from a library of FDA-approved drugs", Springer- Nature, 2021 More

Department Related Publications

  • Mona Abdelmoniem Elsayed Mahmmoud , "The value of peritoneal lavage in peritonitis", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mona Abdelmoniem Elsayed Mahmmoud , "Chemoantibiotic _ resistance in enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli Locally ", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mona Abdelmoniem Elsayed Mahmmoud , "Identification of different Candidia species according to its fatty acids contents.", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mona Abdelmoniem Elsayed Mahmmoud , "The effects of various antimicrobial agents against Escherichia coli isolated from urine.", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mona Abdelmoniem Elsayed Mahmmoud , "Isolation and Characterization of cellulose from Streptomyces roseoflavus ", لايوجد, 1900 More
Tweet