The dried powder of Ganodermalucidum was popular as a cancer chemotherapy agent in ancient China.
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However, because of the availability of Ganodermalucidum from different sources, it is advisable to test its biologic activity.
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Medicinal mushroom Ganodermalucidum is one of the most esteemed natural products that have been used in the traditional Chinese medicine.
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Two chitosan extracts were prepared by chemical and enzymatic treatment of Ganodermalucidum mushroom, as an alternative source to crustacean shells.
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The popular edible mushroom Ganodermalucidum (Reishi) has been widely used for the general promotion of health and longevity in Asian countries.
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Ganodermalucidum also suppressed cell adhesion and cell migration of highly invasive breast and prostate cancer cells, suggesting its potency to reduce tumor invasiveness.
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However, the role of MADS-box transcription factors vary among fungal species, and their function remains unclear in the medicinally and economically important fungus Ganodermalucidum.