Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review
Author
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Since time immemorial, plants and their compounds have been used in the treatment and management of various ailments.
Currently, most of conventional drugs used for treatment of diseases are either directly or indirectly obtained from plant sources.
The fungal group of plants is of significance, which not only provides food directly to man but also has been source of important drugs.
For instance, commonly used antibiotics are derived from fungi.
Fungi have also been utilized in the food industry, baking, and alcohol production.
Apart from the economic importance of the microfungi, macrofungi have been utilized directly as food, which is usually got from their fruiting bodies, commonly known as mushrooms.
Due to their richness in proteins, minerals, and other nutrients, mushrooms have also been associated with boosting the immune system.
This makes mushrooms an important food source, especially for vegetarians and immunosuppressed individuals including the HIV/AIDS persons.
In complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs), mushrooms are increasingly being accepted for treatment of various diseases.
Mushrooms have been shown to have the ability to stimulate the immune system, modulate humoral and cellular immunity, and potentiate antimutagenic and antitumorigenic activity, as well as rejuvenating the immune system weakened by radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer treatment.
This potential of mushrooms, therefore, qualifies them as candidates for immunomodulation and immunotherapy in cancer and other diseases’ treatment.
However, a critical review on mushroom’s immune modulating potential in cancer has not been sufficiently addressed.
This review puts forward insights into the immune activities of mushroom associated with anticancer activities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ayeka, Peter Amwoga. 2018. Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156141
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ayeka, Peter Amwoga. Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156141
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ayeka, Peter Amwoga. Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156141
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156141