mistletoe extract

Definition / meaning of mistletoe extract

An extract of the whole plant Viscum album (mistletoe) with potential biological response modifier (BRM) activity. Mistletoe extract may both stimulate the antitumoral functions of the immune system and have a direct toxic effect on tumor cells.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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