Natural products and biological activity of the pharmacologically active cauliflower mushroom Sparassis crispa.

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Kimura T

Natural products and biological activity of the pharmacologically active cauliflower mushroom Sparassis crispa.

Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:982317. doi: 10.1155/2013/982317. Epub 2013 Mar 18.

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Sparassis crispa, also known as cauliflower mushroom, is an edible mushroom with medicinal properties. Its cultivation became popular in Japan about 10 years ago, a phenomenon that has been attributed not only to the quality of its taste, but also to its potential for therapeutic applications. Herein, I present a comprehensive summary of the pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action of its bioactive components, such as beta-glucan, and other physiologically active substances. In particular, the immunomodulatory mechanisms of the beta-glucan components are presented herein in detail.

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