Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a liquid fermentate of Sanghuangporus or an extract of Sanghuangporus, compounds identified from the liquid fermentate or the extract, and their novel activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 capable of producing an exopolysaccharide. The Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 is deposited in Biosource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) of Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) under an accession number BCRC 910420 and deposited in Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen and Zellkulturen GmbH (DSMZ) under an accession number DSM 22345. A method of producing an exopolysaccharide is also disclosed. The method involves cultivating an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici in a suitable medium under condition such that the exopolysaccharide is formed. A pharmaceutical composition including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 and a food product including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 are disclosed as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fermenting fish skin by using Aspergillus. Also provided is a use of the fermentation liquid obtained by fermenting fish skin with Aspergillus obtained from the method in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and/or improving the survival of fibroblasts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fermenting fish skin by using Aspergillus. Also provided is a use of the fermentation liquid obtained by fermenting fish skin with Aspergillus obtained from the method in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and/or improving the survival of fibroblasts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the level of uric acid in a subject, which comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of a fermentation product of Tenacibaculum sp. Also provided are a method of preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to hyperuricemia, a method of increasing the digestion of uric acid and a method of producing uricase.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 capable of producing an exopolysaccharide. The Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 is deposited in Biosource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) of Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) under an accession number BCRC 910420 and deposited in Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen and Zellkulturen GmbH (DSMZ) under an accession number DSM 22345. A method of producing an exopolysaccharide is also disclosed. The method involves cultivating an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici in a suitable medium under condition such that the exopolysaccharide is formed. A pharmaceutical composition including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 and a food product including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 are disclosed as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the level of uric acid in a subject, which comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of a fermentation product of Tenacibaculum sp. Also provided are a method of preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to hyperuricemia, a method of increasing the digestion of uric acid and a method of producing uricase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fermenting fish skin by using Aspergillus. Also provided is a use of the fermentation liquid obtained by fermenting fish skin with Aspergillus obtained from the method in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and/or improving the survival of fibroblasts.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a fermented composition of mung bean hulls, including: mixing mung bean hulls and water to form a mixture; adding a fungus into the mixture, wherein the fungus includes Rhizopus spp. or Aspergillus spp.; and fermenting the mixture to form a fermented composition. The invention also includes a fermented composition of mung bean hulls by the method and an anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation composition containing the fermented composition of mung bean hulls.

Abstract: A method for preparing chitosan nanoparticles in water phase is provided. The method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a chitosan solution having a concentration of about 0.05 w/v % to about 1 w/v %, (b) adding water first and then followed by acetic anhydride to the chitosan solution to carry out acetylation, wherein the concentration of acetic anhydride is from about 10 v/v % to about 30 v/v % of the total volume of the whole solution, and (c) subjecting the solution from step (b) to physical dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fermenting fish skin by using Aspergillus. Also provided is a use of the fermentation product obtained from the method in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme and/or improving the survival of fibroblasts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 capable of producing an exopolysaccharide. The Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 is deposited in Biosource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) of Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) under an accession number BCRC 910420 and deposited in Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH (DSMZ) under an accession number DSM 22345. A method of producing an exopolysaccharide is also disclosed. The method involves cultivating an isolated Pediococcus acidilactici in a suitable medium under condition such that the exopolysaccharide is formed. A pharmaceutical composition including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 and a food product including the aforementioned Pediococcus acidilactici 05B0111 are disclosed as well.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a fermented composition of mung bean hulls, including: mixing mung bean hulls and water to form a mixture; adding a fungus into the mixture, wherein the fungus includes Rhizopus spp. or Aspergillus spp.; and fermenting the mixture to form a fermented composition. The invention also includes a fermented composition of mung bean hulls by the method and an anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation composition containing the fermented composition of mung bean hulls.

Abstract: A method for preparing chitosan nanoparticles in water phase is provided. The method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a chitosan solution having a concentration of about 0.05 w/v % to about 1 w/v %, (b) adding water first and then followed by acetic anhydride to the chitosan solution to carry out acetylation, wherein the concentration of acetic anhydride is from about 10 v/v % to about 30 v/v % of the total volume of the whole solution, and (c) subjecting the solution from step (b) to physical dispersion.

Abstract: A chitosan having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000-140,000 g/mole and a degree of deacetylation of 85-95%. Also disclosed are a method of preparing a chitosan from a fungus, and a method of using a chitosan for treating breast or cervical cancer.

Abstract: A chitosan having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000-140,000 g/mole and a degree of deacetylation of 85-95%. Also disclosed are a method of preparing a chitosan from a fungus, and a method of using a chitosan for treating breast or cervical cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.