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Termite Mushroom Extract Selectively Killed Lung Cancer Cells

Termite Mushroom Extract Selectively Killed Lung Cancer Cells

Termite mushroom

What they found

Termitomyces heimii extract selectively killed non-small cell lung cancer cells while shielding healthy cells in lab tests.

Termitomyces heimii extract selectively killed non-small cell lung cancer cells while shielding healthy cells in lab tests.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Termitomyces heimii

Termitomyces heimii

Published in

South African Journal of Botany

South African Journal of Botany

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Anti-Cancer Properties

Anti-Cancer Properties

In a new study, extract from the Termitomyces heimii mushroom selectively killed non-small cell lung cancer cells and restricted the spread of cancer by shielding normal, healthy cells. Yes, it is named for its symbiotic relationship with termites.

In a new study, extract from the Termitomyces heimii mushroom selectively killed non-small cell lung cancer cells and restricted the spread of cancer by shielding normal, healthy cells. Yes, it is named for its symbiotic relationship with termites.

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