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Lentinan
What is it ? A form of beta-glucanLentinan, an anti-tumor polysaccharide from the Shiitake mushroom.Lentinan, an antitumor polysaccharide from Lentinus edodes.lentinan, a strictly purified beta-1,6:beta-1,3-glucan.Lentinan is one of the host-mediated anti-cancer drugs which has been shown to affect host defense immune systems.
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Lentinan
Lentinan, n Latin names: Lentinula edodes, Lentinus edodes; part used: fruiting body ; uses: immunomodulator, antibacterial, antiviral, cancer, high [more]Lentinan - Community and Resources


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lentinan
A beta-glucan (a type of polysaccharide) from the mushroom Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom). It has been studied in Japan as a treatment for cancer.

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an extract from the shiitake mushroom that has been used in Japan as an adjunct to cancer therapy. Lentinan may stimulate immune functions such as natural killer cell activity and cytokine production.

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