Anti-Oxidative Stress Enzyme from Pleurotus sp

Pleurotus (edible mushroom) widely consumed globally has been reported to possess good antioxidant activity [1]. Pleurotus are reported to be a good source of cysteine, methionine and aspartic in comparison to Agaricus bisporus (brown, white) and Lentinus edode [2] and bioactive compounds (Phenolic, terpenes, polyketides) [3]. In addition, Pleurotus species reported to possess excellent free radical scavenging and therapeutic potential (Levostatin) for treating hypercholesterolemia [4]. Pleurotus extracts could be used in the treatment of infections commonly associated with the micro -organisms and in treatment of skin diseases. Among various species of Pleurotus, Pleurotus djamor var. roseus has remained less studied till now, definite its use as potent mushroom. Efforts made in past to study the anti-oxidative stress enzymes from microbial as well as plant sources. The present investigation was carried out to test the anti-oxidative potential of medicinally important species of Pleurotus growing in the region. Materials and Methods