Ganoderma lucidum, the most eclectic mushroom: Useful in oncology or against virus, inflammation or metabolic diseases

摘要

Ganoderma lucidum (GL) is an essential apoptotic agent against tumoral cells which action implies several pathways (caspases, p38 MAPK, NF-kappaB, Akt/Erk, Bcl2, VEGF). It is appropriately recommended in digestive, breast, prostatic or leucemic cancers. It possesses anti-viral properties against herpes or hepatitis B. Its excellent nephro-hepatoprotective profile enables to protect patients undergoing chemotherapy and receiving many medications. Because of its actions against hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, it could be used in metabolic diseases. It is an anti-inflammatory and antalgic agent devoided of noxious effect. © 2010 Springer Verlag.