Anti-Cancer Potential of Edible/Medicinal Mushrooms in Breast Cancer.

ABSTRACT: Edible/medicinal mushrooms have been traditionally used in Asian countries either in the cuisine or as dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. In recent decades, they have aroused increasing attention in Europe as well, due to their health and nutritional benefits. In particular, among the different pharmacological activities reported (antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiviral, immunomodulating, antidiabetic, etc.), edible/medicinal mushrooms have been shown to exert in vitro and in vivo anticancer effects on several kinds of tumors, including breast cancer. In this article, we reviewed mushrooms showing antineoplastic activity again breast cancer cells, especially focusing on the possible bioactive compounds involved and their mechanisms of action. In particular, the foll

SUBMITTER: Gariboldi MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10299416 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature