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Mushroom Compound Ergosterol Slows Breast Cancer Cell Growth

Mushroom Compound Ergosterol Slows Breast Cancer Cell Growth

What they found

Ergosterol inhibited breast cancer cell growth by targeting the AKT/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway.

Ergosterol inhibited breast cancer cell growth by targeting the AKT/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway.

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

Compound

ergosterol

ergosterol

Published in

Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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An Addition to Breast Cancer Treatment

An Addition to Breast Cancer Treatment

Ergosterol, a compound found in mushrooms, shows promise in inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells by targeting the AKT/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway—a critical driver of cancer progression. This suggests ergosterol could be a valuable addition to breast cancer treatments, especially with aggressive tumors.

Ergosterol, a compound found in mushrooms, shows promise in inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells by targeting the AKT/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway—a critical driver of cancer progression. This suggests ergosterol could be a valuable addition to breast cancer treatments, especially with aggressive tumors.

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