PESF

PESF (P. eryngii polysaccharide from solid-state fermentation) is a polysaccharide extracted from the fruiting bodies of *Pleurotus eryngii* (king oyster mushroom). It is produced through solid-state fermentation using lignocellulosic wastes such as corn-cobs and wheat bran. PESF has demonstrated lipid-lowering effects by significantly inhibiting foam-cell formation in murine macrophage cells and reducing lipid accumulation during the lipid absorption phase in a zebrafish hyperlipidemia model. Studies have shown that PESF has no detectable toxicity. It is being investigated for its potential use as a valuable lipid-lowering food additive or as a raw material for producing lipid-lowering drugs.

Other names

P. eryngii polysaccharide from solid-state fermentation