This review aims to contribute to the growing knowledge on bioactive (antioxidant, antitumor and antimicrobial) properties of polysaccharides, glycoproteins and polysaccharidic extracts obtained from Ganoderma species. The chemical features were analyzed and related to correspondent bioactivities. ____________________________________________________________________ 2
Research highlightsChemical features of Ganoderma bioactive polysaccharides were discussed.Methods for extraction, isolation and identification were evaluated.Bioactivity of polysaccharidic extracts and purified compounds were discussed.Integration of data allowed deduction of structure-activity relationships.