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Ganoderma tsugae Compound Inhibits Colorectal Tumors in Mice

Ganoderma tsugae Compound Inhibits Colorectal Tumors in Mice

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What they found

A fucogalactan from Ganoderma tsugae (GTP-a2) inhibited colorectal tumor growth in mice.

A fucogalactan from Ganoderma tsugae (GTP-a2) inhibited colorectal tumor growth in mice.

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Animal

Animal

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At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma tsugae

Ganoderma tsugae

Compound

GTP-a2 (fucogalactan)

GTP-a2 (fucogalactan)

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Carbohydrate Polymers

Carbohydrate Polymers

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Tumor Growth

Tumor Growth

A fucogalactan from Ganoderma tsugae, known as GTP-a2, demonstrated anti-colorectal cancer properties in mice by inhibiting tumor growth and modifying immune responses.

A fucogalactan from Ganoderma tsugae, known as GTP-a2, demonstrated anti-colorectal cancer properties in mice by inhibiting tumor growth and modifying immune responses.

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