Effects of medicinal fungi‐derived β‐glucan on tumor progression

Abstract

β‐Glucans have been studied in animal species, from earthworms to humans. They form a heterogenous group of glucose polymers found in fungi, plants, bacteria, and seaweed. β‐Glucans have slowly emerged as an important target for the recognition of pathogens. In the current review, we highlight the major roles of mushroom‐derived β‐glucans on cancer progression.