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The analyzed studies demonstrate that polysaccharides isolated from species such as Lentinula edodes, Grifola frondosa, Ganoderma lucidum, Coriolus versicolor, and Cordyceps militaris exert beneficial effects by reducing oxidative stress, attenuating inflammation, and improving metabolic homeostasis. Mechanistically, these effects are mediated through the regulation of multiple signaling pathways, including Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-\u03baB), Nuclear factor erythroid 2\u2013related factor 2 (Nrf2), and NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, as well as modulation of gut microbiota. Fungal polysaccharides were also shown to improve hepatic function by lowering serum biomarkers of liver injury and ameliorating histopathological damage. 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