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Maitake (D Fraction) Mushroom Extract Induces Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells by <i>BAK-1</i> Gene Activation
11 Apr 2011
Abstract excerpt
For many years mushrooms have been used empirically in traditional medicine to treat several diseases. Study of the maitake mushroom, with its immunomodulatory and antitumoral properties, has led to the isolation of several bioactive compounds. One of these, D fraction, is known to reduce tumor cell viability. This study examined the effect of isolated D fraction on viability and apoptosis of human breast cancer...
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