There are various chemical compounds found in mushrooms that reportedly have medicinal uses and benefits. About 651 species representing 185 genera of mushrooms are reported to contain anti-tumour or immuno-stimulating polysaccarides that inhibit tumorigenesis. There is evidence that the β-D-glycans induce a biological response by binding to membrane complement receptor on immune effector cells. The lipid component of Agaricus was found to contain a compound with anti-tumour activity which was later identified as ergosterol. Similarly the lipid fraction of Grifola exhibits antioxidant activity and inhibits enzymes that cause many chronic diseases including cancer. The mushroom constituents not only inhibit progression of the disease by exerting direct cytotoxicity against tumour cells but also up regulate other non-immune suppressing mechanisms. These constituents are beneficial even in some established tumours and isolates from mushroom ce
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