What is LEM The extract from the cultured solid medium of Lentinus edodes mycelia.Since 1969.
It was examined whether LEM has an effect of protecting cells from infection by the influenza virus. Influenza A virus was mixed into the LEM solution of a specified concentration. The mixed solution was added to cells to test their infectivity through the plaque assay. The results indicated that the plaques were LEM concentration-dependently reduced in number, suggesting the effect of protecting host cells from viral influenza infection.
It was examined whether LEM has an effect of reducing the influenza viral replication process. Cells were namely infected with influenza A virus, and then LEM solution of a specified concentration was added to the infected cells. The expansion of plaques was tested through the plaque assay. The results showed that the plaques were LEM concentration-dependently reduced in size, suggesting the effect of reducing the influenza viral replication process, and of reducing multiplication as a result.