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Morel Mushroom Extracts Killed Breast Cancer Cells in Lab

Morel Mushroom Extracts Killed Breast Cancer Cells in Lab

Morel

What they found

Compounds from three Morchella species reduced breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent way, even at 0.017 to 0.68 mg/ml.

Compounds from three Morchella species reduced breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent way, even at 0.017 to 0.68 mg/ml.

The number

0.017 to 0.68 mg/ml

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

Morchella

Morchella

Published in

ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Morchella vs. Breast Cancer

Morchella vs. Breast Cancer

According to global cancer statistics (2018), breast cancer prevalence increased to 43.5 million, including over 18 million new cases and 9.6 million mortalities. A new study revealed that compounds unique to three types of Morchella mushrooms decreased the number of breast cancer cells more effectively as the dose increased. Even at very low concentrations (0.017 to 0.68 mg/ml), the Morchella mushroom extracts showed significant potential in killing cancer cells.

According to global cancer statistics (2018), breast cancer prevalence increased to 43.5 million, including over 18 million new cases and 9.6 million mortalities. A new study revealed that compounds unique to three types of Morchella mushrooms decreased the number of breast cancer cells more effectively as the dose increased. Even at very low concentrations (0.017 to 0.68 mg/ml), the Morchella mushroom extracts showed significant potential in killing cancer cells.

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