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Mushrooms and immunity

Motta, F., Gershwin, M.E. and Selmi, C. · Journal of Autoimmunity · 2021

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of mushrooms and immunity describes how mushroom glucans and proteins, including beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus (illustrated by a placebo-controlled study in athletes), exert immunomodulatory and anti-tumour effects.

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How to cite

Motta, F., Gershwin, M.E. and Selmi, C (2021) 'Mushrooms and immunity', Journal of Autoimmunity, 117, pp. 102576. doi:10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102576

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