Immunomodulating Activity of Agaricus brasiliensis KA21 in Mice and in Human Volunteers

We performed studies on murine models and human volunteers to examine the immunoenhancing effects of the naturally outdoor-cultivated fruit body of Agaricus brasiliensis KA21 (i.e. Agaricus blazei). Antitumor, leukocyte-enhancing, hepatopathy-alleviating and endotoxin shock-alleviating effects were...

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Main Authors: Ying Liu, Yasushi Fukuwatari, Ko Okumura, Kazuyoshi Takeda, Ken-ichi Ishibashi, Mai Furukawa, Naohito Ohno, Kazu Mori, Ming Gao, Masuro Motoi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2008-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nem016