POTENCIAL BIOTECNOLÓGICO DA ESPÉCIE Pycnoporus sanguineus (POLYPORACEAE): UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA INTEGRATIVA NOS ÚLTIMOS 10 ANOS

Abstract

Fungi play essential roles in the environment, beyond organic decomposition, contributing to enhancing the economy and reducing environmental impacts. The Polyporaceae family is classified in the Polyporales order, Agaricomycetes class, and Basidiomycota phylum, which currently comprises about 31,515 known species, within the estimated 1.5 million fungal species. Members of this family are commonly called "ear fungi" due to the shape of the basidiome, which produces clavate holobasidia in a generally well-defined tubular hymenium. This article aims to analyze the biotechnological potential of the species Pycnoporus sanguineus (Polyporaceae) over the last 10 years. Research was conducted on electronic platforms using the following keyword combinations: Biotechnology, Pycnoporus sanguineus, macrofungi/fungi, bioremediation, medicine, pharmaceutical, environmental, human health, animal health, and environmental balance. The results revealed significant evidence of the biotechnological value of these organisms. In the context of this study, a total of 15 articles were compiled. Of these, 10 fit the proposed theme. Analyzing the period and types of publication of these literatures, it was found that the highest concentration occurred in the last seven years, mainly in dissertations. However, it is important to note that research on this topic is still limited in Brazil, with a relatively low number of studies conducted in the last 10 years. This highlights the need for investments and incentives to stimulate research in this area, in order to fully explore the potential of these organisms and harness the benefits they can offer to human health, industry, and the environment.