The Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Elicits Medicinal Effects on Tumor, Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation through Its Modulation of Innate Immunity and Amelioration of Th1Th2 Imbalance and Inflammation
Joint Authors
Kvalheim, Gunnar
Lyberg, Torstein
Johnson, Egil
Hetland, Geir
Source
Advances in Pharmacological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The medicinal mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill from the Brazilian rain forest has been used in traditional medicine and as health food for the prevention of a range of diseases, including infection, allergy, and cancer.
Other scientists and we have examined whether there is scientific evidence behind such postulations.
Agaricus blazei M is rich in the immunomodulating polysaccharides, β-glucans, and has been shown to have antitumor, anti-infection, and antiallergic/-asthmatic properties in mouse models, in addition to anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
These effects are mediated through the mushroom's stimulation of innate immune cells, such as monocytes, NK cells, and dendritic cells, and the amelioration of a skewed Th1/Th2 balance and inflammation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hetland, Geir& Johnson, Egil& Lyberg, Torstein& Kvalheim, Gunnar. 2011. The Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Elicits Medicinal Effects on Tumor, Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation through Its Modulation of Innate Immunity and Amelioration of Th1Th2 Imbalance and Inflammation. Advances in Pharmacological Sciences،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hetland, Geir…[et al.]. The Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Elicits Medicinal Effects on Tumor, Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation through Its Modulation of Innate Immunity and Amelioration of Th1Th2 Imbalance and Inflammation. Advances in Pharmacological Sciences No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hetland, Geir& Johnson, Egil& Lyberg, Torstein& Kvalheim, Gunnar. The Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Elicits Medicinal Effects on Tumor, Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation through Its Modulation of Innate Immunity and Amelioration of Th1Th2 Imbalance and Inflammation. Advances in Pharmacological Sciences. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450332
