lentinan

Definition / meaning of lentinan

A beta-glucan (a type of polysaccharide) from the mushroom Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom). It has been studied in Japan as a treatment for cancer.

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

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