Study show reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) may help heal prostate cancer

    Cellular studies have investigated the effects on cell transformation by different types of mushroom extract. Researchers from Methodist Research Institute in Indianapolis investigated the impact of reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) on cell proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells.They found reishi inhibited proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner by impacting genetic expression; it also induced apoptosis by decreasing expression of NF-kappaB regulated markers and upregulating expression of the proapoptotic Bax protein. The researchers concluded reishi exerts effects on cancer cells by multiple mechanisms.

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