Effects of Medicinal Fungi-Derived β-Glucan on Tumor Progression

Abstract

β-Glucans have been studied in animal species, from earthworms to humans. They form a heterogenous group of glucose polymers found in fungi, plants, bacteria, and seaweed. β-Glucans have slowly emerged as an important target for the recognition of pathogens. In the current review, we highlight the major roles of mushroom-derived β-glucans on cancer progression.

Keywords

• β-glucan
• mushrooms
• cancer
• immune
• health