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Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds
Joint Authors
Tzeng, Yew-Min
Geethangili, Madamanchi
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Antrodia camphorata is a unique mushroom of Taiwan, which has been used as a traditional medicine for protection of diverse health-related conditions.
In an effort to translate this Eastern medicine into Western-accepted therapy, a great deal of work has been carried out on A.
camphorata.
This review discusses the biological activities of the crude extracts and the main bioactive compounds of A.
camphorata.
The list of bioactivities of crude extracts is huge, ranging from anti-cancer to vasorelaxation and others.
Over 78 compounds consisting of terpenoids, benzenoids, lignans, benzoquinone derivatives, succinic and maleic derivatives, in addition to polysaccharides have been identified.
Many of these compounds were evaluated for biological activity.
Many activities of crude extracts and pure compounds of A.
camphorata against some major diseases of our time, and thus, a current review is of great importance.
It is concluded that A.
camphorata can be considered as an efficient alternative phytotherapeutic agent or a synergizer in the treatment of cancer and other immune-related diseases.
However, clinical trails of human on A.
camphorata extracts are limited and those of pure compounds are absent.
The next step is to produce some medicines from A.
camphorata, however, the production may be hampered by problems related to mass production.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Geethangili, Madamanchi& Tzeng, Yew-Min. 2011. Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-17.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Geethangili, Madamanchi& Tzeng, Yew-Min. Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-17.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Geethangili, Madamanchi& Tzeng, Yew-Min. Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-17.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454946