Biologically Active Substance
lentinan
[ len-tih-nun ]
Subclass of:
beta-Glucans
Definitions related to lentinan:
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A beta-glucan (a type of polysaccharide) from the mushroom Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom). It has been studied in Japan as a treatment for cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Polysaccharide isolated from the edible mushroom LENTINULA EDODES. The exact composition is unknown.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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