Figures

Fig.1Classification of the triterpenoids isolated from the fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum[A] intensely bitter, [B] slightly bitter, [C] very slightly or not bitter, LA, Lucidenic acid; GA, Ganoderic acid; GLA, ganolucidic acid; L, Lucidone

Fig.2Structural similarity between Lucidenic acid A(1) and Lucidone A(2)
(I) hydrophobic region, [II] oxygen position
Fig.3Bitter terpenoid components isolated from Ganoderma applanatum
Fig.4Bitter terpenoid components isolated from Cryptoporus volvatus
Fig.5Possible structural fragments of the polysaccharide moiety
Fig.6Platelet aggregation inhibitors from mushrooms
Fig.7Chemical structure of extracellular B-D-glucan
Fig.8Schematic drawing which shows the wheel running form of
a mouse and a rat
Fig.9Schematic drawing which shows the tread—mill running form of
a mouse and a rat
Fig.10The running scene of a mouse in the tread-mill apparatus
Fig.11The running scene of a rat in the tread-mill apparatus
Fig.12Comparison of the wheel running distance of female mice between
REISHI and water drinking group
Upper, REISRI drinking group; Lower, water drinking group(Control)
Fig.13Comparison of the tread—mill running distance of female rats between REISIII and water drinking group
Upper, REISHI drinking group; Lower, water drinking group(Control)