Dr. Ayman S. Daba
Medicinal Mushroom Research, Biotechnology, and Functional Foods
For more than 30 years, Dr. Ayman S. Daba has conducted research in medicinal mushrooms, mushroom-derived β-glucans, polysaccharides, functional foods, biotechnology, enzyme production, and natural products. His work has focused on the role of medicinal mushrooms in cancer prevention, immune modulation, liver protection, antioxidant activity, and sustainable biotechnology applications.
His research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to the scientific understanding of mushroom bioactive compounds and their potential therapeutic applications.
Research Areas
- Medicinal Mushrooms
- β-Glucans and Mushroom Polysaccharides
- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
- Mushroom Biotechnology
- Cancer Prevention Research
- Immune Modulation
- Liver Health and Antioxidant Research
- Fermentation Technology
- Enzyme Production
- Natural Product Development
Selected Scientific Publications
Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Research
Daba AS, et al.
Exopolysaccharide-Peptide Complex from Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Protects Against Hepatotoxicity in Rats.
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2020.
- Demonstrated hepatoprotective effects against chemically induced liver injury.
- Reduced oxidative stress markers and improved liver function.
- Highlighted the therapeutic potential of mushroom-derived bioactive compounds.
Cancer Prevention and Immunotherapy
Daba AS, et al.
Schizophyllan Inhibits the Development of Mammary and Hepatic Carcinomas.
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2012.
- Evaluated the anticancer activity of Schizophyllan, a β-glucan from Schizophyllum commune.
- Demonstrated significant reduction in tumor development and cellular proliferation.
- Supported the potential role of mushroom polysaccharides in cancer prevention.
Mushroom Biotechnology and Enzyme Production
Daba AS, et al.
Production of Recombinant Cellulase Enzyme from Pleurotus ostreatus.
African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2011.
- Developed methods for cellulase enzyme production using mushroom biotechnology.
- Demonstrated potential industrial applications in biotechnology and bioprocessing.
β-Glucans and Functional Nutraceuticals
Daba AS, et al.
Preparation of Glucan from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) and Elucidation of Its Medicinal Value.
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2010.
- Characterized bioactive β-glucans from shiitake mushrooms.
- Demonstrated immunomodulatory and anticancer properties.
- Contributed to the development of mushroom-based nutraceutical ingredients.
Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation
Daba AS, et al.
Production of Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) in Egypt as a Source of Nutritional and Medicinal Food.
World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2008.
- Demonstrated sustainable cultivation using agricultural waste.
- Promoted oyster mushrooms as a nutritional and medicinal food source.
- Supported the development of mushroom cultivation in Egypt.
Medicinal Mushroom Strategy for Cancer Prevention
Daba AS, et al.
Growing Medicinal Mushrooms in Egypt as a New Strategy for Cancer Treatment.
International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 2007.
- Presented medicinal mushroom cultivation as a complementary approach to cancer prevention and supportive care.
- Helped introduce medicinal mushroom science to the Middle East and North Africa region.
Research Impact
- More than 30 years of medicinal mushroom research experience.
- Over 200 scientific citations.
- Publications in internationally recognized journals.
- Research spanning mushroom cultivation, biotechnology, immunology, oncology, and nutraceutical development.
- Contributor to the advancement of medicinal mushroom science and β-glucan research.
