Plos One - A group of Norwegian researchers conducted a study on a mouse model of for human Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a condition leading to colorectal cancer. They demonstrated that Andosan, an Agaricus blazei-based mushroom extract has considerable antitumor effects on this type of cancer. 

 

The Agaricus blazei-Based Mushroom Extract, Andosan, Protects against Intestinal Tumorigenesis in the A/J Min/+ Mouse

 

Authors: Geir Hetland , Dag M. Eide, Jon M. Tangen, Mads H. Haugen, Mohammad R. Mirlashari, Jan E. Paulsen

Plos One - http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167754 - December 21, 2016