Coriolus versicolor extract
Coriolus versicolor extract | |
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Term | Coriolus versicolor extract |
Short definition | Coriolus versicolor extract - (pronounced) (KOR-ee-OH-lus VER-sih-KUH-ler EK-strakt) A substance being studied for the treatment of breast cancer and other types of cancer. Coriolus versicoloris a type of fungus. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Coriolus versicolor extract - (pronounced) (KOR-ee-OH-lus VER-sih-KUH-ler EK-strakt) A substance being studied for the treatment of breast cancer and other types of cancer. Coriolus versicoloris a type of fungus. Its extract is used in some cultures with other treatments to treat cancer and other conditions. The extract can boost the immune system, slow down the growth of some tumor cells, and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is a type of biological response modifier (BRM) and a type of dietary supplement
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