Coriolus versicolor extract
| Trametes versicolor | |
|---|---|
 | |
 | pores on hymenium |
 | cap is offset or indistinct |
 | hymenium is decurrent |
 | lacks a stipe |
 | spore print is white to yellow |
 | ecology is saprotrophic |
 | edibility: inedible |
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
KOR-ee-OH-lus VER-sih-KUH-ler EK-strakt
Definition[edit | edit source]
A substance being studied in the treatment of breast cancer and other types of cancer.
A type of mushroom extract[edit | edit source]
Coriolus versicolor is a type of mushroom. Its extract is used with other treatments in some cultures to treat cancer and other conditions.
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
The extract may boost the immune system, slow the growth of some tumor cells, and lessen the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
A type of BRM[edit | edit source]
It is a type of biological response modifier (BRM) and a type of dietary supplement.
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