A review of research on the protein-bound polysaccharide (polysaccharopeptide, PSP) from the mushroom Coriolus versicolor (Basidiomycetes: Polyporaceae)
Abstract
This review summarises research on the protein-bound polysaccharide PSP from Coriolus versicolor (Trametes versicolor), a biological response modifier that increases interferon-gamma and interleukin-2 production and T-cell proliferation, shows antiproliferative and antitumour activity, and alleviates symptoms in cancer patients undergoing radio/chemotherapy.
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How to cite
Ng, T.B (1998) 'A review of research on the protein-bound polysaccharide (polysaccharopeptide, PSP) from the mushroom Coriolus versicolor (Basidiomycetes: Polyporaceae)', General Pharmacology, 30(1), pp. 1-4. doi:10.1016/s0306-3623(97)00076-1
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