Terpenoids from the medicinal mushroom Antrodia camphorata: chemistry and medicinal potential

Nat Prod Rep. 2021 Jan 1;38(1):83-102. doi: 10.1039/d0np00023j. Epub 2020 Jul 28.

Abstract

Covering: up to February 2020Antrodia camphorata is a medicinal mushroom endemic to Taiwan for the treatment of intoxication, liver injury, cancer, and inflammation. Owing to its rare occurrence and potent pharmacological activities, efforts have been devoted to identify its bioactive constituents, especially terpenoids. Since 1995, a total of 162 terpenoids including triterpenoids, meroterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, diterpenoids, and steroids have been characterized. The ergostane-type triterpenoids (antcins) and meroterpenoids (antroquinonols) are characteristic constituents of A. camphorata. The terpenoids show anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and neuroprotective activities. This review summarizes the research progress on terpenoids in A. camphorata during 1995-2020, including structural diversity, resources, biosynthesis, pharmacological activities, metabolism, and toxicity. The medicinal potential of the terpenoids is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacology
  • Neuroprotective Agents / chemistry
  • Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry
  • Polyporales / chemistry*
  • Polyporales / genetics
  • Polyporales / growth & development
  • Polyporales / metabolism
  • Terpenes / chemistry*
  • Terpenes / metabolism
  • Terpenes / pharmacology*
  • Toxicity Tests

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Terpenes

Supplementary concepts

  • Taiwanofungus camphoratus