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Ghost Fungus Mycelium Extract Targets Cervical Cancer Cells

Ghost Fungus Mycelium Extract Targets Cervical Cancer Cells

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What they found

Omphalotus nidiformis mycelium extracts reduced cervical cancer cell viability and triggered apoptosis and autophagy.

Omphalotus nidiformis mycelium extracts reduced cervical cancer cell viability and triggered apoptosis and autophagy.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Omphalotus nidiformis

Omphalotus nidiformis

Compound

9-octadecenamide; squalene

9-octadecenamide; squalene

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Targeting Cervical Cancer

Targeting Cervical Cancer

Crude extracts from Omphalotus nidiformis mycelium significantly reduce cervical cancer cell viability and induce apoptosis and autophagy, with key components like 9-octadecenamide and squalene playing roles in these cytotoxic effects.

Crude extracts from Omphalotus nidiformis mycelium significantly reduce cervical cancer cell viability and induce apoptosis and autophagy, with key components like 9-octadecenamide and squalene playing roles in these cytotoxic effects.

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