Description
Our Agaricus Bisporus is a button mushroom extract (polysaccharides), supplied for lab research. It’s tested to 99% purity or higher and sold strictly for lab research.
What is Agaricus Bisporus?
Agaricus bisporus is the common button mushroom, the same species as cremini and portobello. Our extract is standardized to 30% polysaccharides.
It’s a source of beta-glucans and ergothioneine.
Mechanism of action
The beta-glucans bind Dectin-1 and other receptors on immune cells. Unsaturated fatty acids in the mushroom were the compounds Chen’s group linked to aromatase inhibition.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant amino acid the body takes up through a dedicated transporter.
Published Agaricus Bisporus research
Research covers immune effects of mushroom beta-glucans and aromatase inhibition by button mushroom extracts, reported by Chen and colleagues at City of Hope in 2006.
It’s also studied as a vitamin D source when exposed to UV light.
For the studies themselves, try this PubMed search.
Agaricus Bisporus sizes and forms
It comes in 3 options. Pick one from the dropdown above the cart button:
- 6g: $21.85
- 12g: $37.71
- 18g: $52.46
Using Agaricus Bisporus in the lab
Plant extracts contain many compounds, so a common design compares the whole extract with its main isolated compound to see which effects come from which.
Write the extract ratio or standardization into your methods. It’s the detail reviewers ask about first.
Keep a retained sample of the batch you used. If you need to check a result later, you’ll have the same material to test.
Agaricus Bisporus at a glance
- Compound: Agaricus Bisporus
- Also known as: button mushroom
- Class: button mushroom extract (polysaccharides)
- Options: 3 sizes and forms
- Purity: 99% or higher, verified by first- and third-party testing
- Use: laboratory research only
Quality and testing
We test each batch for identity and purity before it ships, using HPLC and mass spectrometry, with independent third-party checks on top of our own.
The batch number on the label matches the certificate of analysis. If your lab keeps paperwork on file, ask us for it and we’ll email it over.
Storage and shelf life
Store capsules, tablets and powder in a cool, dry place out of direct light, with the lid closed tight. Write the date you opened or mixed it on the label, so anyone else in the lab knows how old it is.
Working with it safely
Handle it the way you’d handle any research chemical: gloves, eye protection and a clean bench. Don’t eat or drink where you work with it.
Keep it out of reach of anyone who isn’t trained, and dispose of used syringes, vials and wipes according to your lab’s waste rules.
Often ordered alongside
- Oroxylin A: Oroxylin A is a flavone from Scutellaria baicalensis root and Oroxylum indicum bark.
- Silymarin (Milk Thistle): Silymarin is a mix of flavonolignans from milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seeds.
- Salidroside Powder: Salidroside is a phenylethanoid glycoside and one of the main active compounds in Rhodiola rosea, an adaptogen from Arctic and mountain regions.
- Moringa Oleifera 30:1 Tablets: Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree from India, sometimes called the drumstick tree.
- Berberine HCl: Berberine is a yellow alkaloid from plants such as goldenseal, barberry and Coptis chinensis.
For the wider range, visit our botanical extracts and mushrooms sections.
Similar compounds compared
Kava Extract 70% Kavalactones: Kava comes from the root of Piper methysticum, a plant from the South Pacific islands where it’s drunk as a ceremonial and social drink. Our extract is standardized to 70% kavalactones.
Maitake Extract 30% Polysaccharides: Maitake is Grifola frondosa, a mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of oak trees, also called hen of the woods. Ours is a 30% polysaccharide extract.
Agaricus Bisporus FAQ
How should I store it?
Follow the storage section above. In short: cold and dark for freeze-dried vials, room temperature and dry for capsules, tablets, powders and liquids, unless the label says otherwise.
What forms does it come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, listed in the dropdown on this page.
Is Agaricus Bisporus in stock?
Yes. It’s in stock and ships from our warehouse after your order clears.
Does it come with a certificate of analysis?
Yes. Every batch is tested, and we’ll email the certificate of analysis for your batch number on request.
Can it be used in people or animals?
No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.
Order Agaricus Bisporus today
Agaricus Bisporus is in stock from $21.85. Choose your option, add it to the cart and check out in a couple of minutes.
Need more for the same project? Have a look at our botanical extracts and mushrooms.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
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