**2.4 Total phenolic content of the wild mushroom mycelia**

Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites of plants produced as defensive responses to threatening environments, including pathogen attack and UV radiation [21]. Generally, these polyphenols are classified as phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, and stilbenes [22]. These phenolic compounds possess antioxidant, antiglycemic, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties and can protect against bacterial and viral infections [23]. We analyzed the total phenolic content of the mushroom mycelia.
