Preferred Label : Agaricus blazei Murill Extract;
NCIt definition : A dietary supplement containing an extract of the Basidiomycete fungus Agaricus blazei
Murill with potential chemopreventive, antineoplastic and immunopotentiating activities.
Agaricus blazei Murill extract contains high levels of phytochemicals, especially
beta-D-glucans. Beta-D-glucans may promote dendritic cell (DC) maturation; increase
interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and immunoglobulin
levels; and may enhance natural killer (NK) cell activity, potentially boosting anti-tumor
host immune responses.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL416076;
Origin ID : C88268;
UMLS CUI : C2981791;
Semantic type(s)
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