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Lentinus edodes: a macrofungus with pharmacological activities

Bisen, P.S., Baghel, R.K., Sanodiya, B.S., Thakur, G.S. and Prasad, G.B.K.S. · Current Medicinal Chemistry · 2010

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Abstract

This review of shiitake (Lentinus edodes) summarises its pharmacological activities and well-studied preparations (lentinan, eritadenine, LEM), covering immune-enhancing, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, hypolipidaemic and hypoglycaemic effects.

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How to cite

Bisen, P.S., Baghel, R.K., Sanodiya, B.S., Thakur, G.S. and Prasad, G.B.K.S (2010) 'Lentinus edodes: a macrofungus with pharmacological activities', Current Medicinal Chemistry, 17(22), pp. 2419-2430. doi:10.2174/092986710791698495

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