NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ›› 2026, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 435-442. doi: 10.16333/j.1001-6880.2026.2.020 cstr: 32307.14.1001-6880.2026.2.020

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Research progress on the application of Ganoderma polysaccharides as adjuvants in mucosal immunity

ZHAI Zhe1,2,3,4,5,TAO Ling-ling2,3,4,5,6,LIU Xu-han2,3,4,5*,CHENG Yong-xian1,2,3,4,5*   

  1. 1School of Pharmacy,Henan University of Chinese Medicine,Zhengzhou 450046,China;2Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Ingredients and Gut Microbiomics;3Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine,Shenzhen University;4Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering,Shenzhen University;5School of Pharmacy,Shenzhen University Medical School,Shenzhen University,Shenzhen 518055,China;6School of Basic Medical Sciences of Yunnan University of CM,Kunming 650500,China
  • Online:2026-02-26 Published:2026-02-25

Abstract:

 Mucosal immune responses are rapid and offer both local and systemic immunological advantages, making them crucial for disease prevention. Ganoderma polysaccharides (GPs), which include β-(1→3) and β-(1→6) glycosidic bond configurations and triple-helix three-dimensional structures, possess immunoenhancing activities and hold significant potential as adjuvants, yet their application in mucosal immunity has been less reported. This study systematically reviewed the literature from the past 20 years using databases such as CNKI and PubMed, with key words including “Ganoderma polysaccharides”, “mucosal”, and “immunoadjuvant”. The composition of the mucosal immune system and the activation effects of GPs on antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes were examined, clarifying the immunological effects and mechanisms of GPs as adjuvants across various mucosal sites, including the intestine, oral cavity, stomach, and nasal passages. Additionally, the potential applications of GPs in combination with nanotechnology were discussed. This review aims to provide a theoretical basis for further research and application of GPs in mucosal immunity.

Key words: Ganoderma, Ganoderma polysaccharides, mucosal immunity, immunoadjuvant

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