(Polyporaceae) and their antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities were investigated using
in vivo models. Potential antitumor activity was shown by G. lucidum polysaccharides (GLP)
against solid tumor induced by Ehrlich's ascites carcinoma cells. GLP at 100 mg kg–1 body
mass showed 80.8 and 77.6% reduction in tumour volume and tumour mass, respectively,
when administered 24 h after tumour implantation. Again, GLP at the same dose but when …