The Application of Fungal β-Glucans for the Treatment of Colon Cancer
This 2013 review investigates the role of fungal β-glucans—bioactive polysaccharides derived mainly from mushrooms—in colon cancer therapy. β-glucans exert their antitumor effects primarily through immune system modulation, activating macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells via Dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3) pathways. These interactions promote cytokine secretion and enhance
June 26, 2025
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