Bioautographic Detection of Antimicrobial Compounds in the Edible Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes)

The shiitake mushroom is well known for its health-beneficial effects. In this study we examined its antimicrobial activity by use of bioautography. After bioactivity detection we identified one major antimicrobial compound by use of infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography. It shares similarity with well-known fatty acids.