Product Overview
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a specialized medicinal fungus characterized by its unique secondary metabolites: hericenones and erinacines. In laboratory research, it is the primary subject for investigating neurogenesis and remyelination. Unlike many nootropic compounds that modulate neurotransmitter levels, Lion’s Mane is researched for its ability to influence the structural integrity of the nervous system.
Research Specifications:
- Active Constituents: Standardized for Beta-Glucans (≥25%), Hericenones, and Erinacines.
- Extraction Method: Dual-extracted (hot water/ethanol) to isolate both polar and non-polar compounds.
- Purity: Analytical Grade / Organic Fruiting Body and Mycelium.
- Form: Fine Off-White to Light Brown Powder.
- Solubility: Partially soluble in water; active terpenoids soluble in ethanol.
Primary Research Applications:
- NGF Synthesis Modulation: Researchers utilize H. erinaceus to observe the stimulation of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) synthesis in astrocytes. This is a critical model for studying neuronal survival, differentiation, and the maintenance of cholinergic neurons.
- Myelin Sheath Repair: It is a key subject in studies focusing on the remyelination process, investigating how fungal erinacines may promote the repair of the protective coating around axons in spinal cord and brain tissue models.
- Amyloid-Beta Interference: Investigated for its potential to protect against cytotoxicity induced by amyloid-beta plaques, providing a framework for studying age-related cognitive decline in in vitro cultures.
Research Notice: This fungal reagent is provided in a standardized extract form strictly for laboratory research and development. It is not for human or animal consumption.
