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Mossy Maze Polypore Enzyme Fights Ovarian Cancer Cells

Mossy Maze Polypore Enzyme Fights Ovarian Cancer Cells

Mossy maze polypore

What they found

Laccase from mossy maze polypore reduced ovarian cancer cell viability by up to 60%, with milder effects on healthy cells than cisplatin.

Laccase from mossy maze polypore reduced ovarian cancer cell viability by up to 60%, with milder effects on healthy cells than cisplatin.

The number

reduced cancer cell viability by up to 60%

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

Cerrena unicolor

Cerrena unicolor

Compound

laccase

laccase

Published in

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Ovarian Cancer Fighter

Ovarian Cancer Fighter

A compound from the the mossy maze polypore (Cerrena unicolor) showed strong effects against ovarian cancer cells. Laccase from the mushroom reduced cancer cell viability by up to 60% at concentrations of 100–250 µg/mL and had a significantly milder impact on healthy cells compared to cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug known for killing cancer cells, but comes with harsh side effects.

A compound from the the mossy maze polypore (Cerrena unicolor) showed strong effects against ovarian cancer cells. Laccase from the mushroom reduced cancer cell viability by up to 60% at concentrations of 100–250 µg/mL and had a significantly milder impact on healthy cells compared to cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug known for killing cancer cells, but comes with harsh side effects.

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