Bengal mushroom can cure cancer: Scientist makes breakthrough finding

From breakfast to dinner, mushrooms have now become a staple in many cities and why not, these nutrient-rich tender delights are full of nutrition. In a latest breakthrough, a wild mushroom called kurkure chhatu (Astraeus asiaticus) , a staple of Birbhum and Bankura, is now being considered to cure cancer. Yes, you read it right. Scroll down to find the details.
Swapan Kumar Ghosh, a Birbhum-based scientist did rigorous research and has now discovered that the humble mushroom contains powerful compounds that can help prevent cancer and shows potential to fight it against cervical, lung, and breast cancer.
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His paper, published in the journal Nature states that Astraeus asiaticus are packed with natural compounds that protect the body from harmful free radicals, which could contribute to cancer growth.

As per a report by TOI, Ghosh and his team are planning for human trials. If successful, this groundbreaking discovery could transfer cancer treatment, offering patients a more natural, effective, and side-effect-free alternative to chemotherapy.

The report also states that when tested on cancer cells from the cervix, lungs and breasts, the mushroom extract delayed an extraordinary ability: it selectively targeted and destroyed cancer cells, while sparing healthy ones.
As per Ghosh, his product can solve the problem of drug resistance, as it has both antioxidant and anti-cancer properties and will be very useful for cancer management.

Ghosh and his team have also investigated how the mushroom's compounds interacted with key proteins involved in cell death. Like her Ghosh, this mushroom will be useful in managing cancer and may even replace chemotherapy and it has no side effects. It will kill cancer cells without affecting normal cells. Also, this mushroom extract or F12 can also be used as a cancer preventive.
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