Radioprotective effects of<i>Antrodia cinnamomea</i>are enhanced on immune cells and inhibited on cancer cells

Abstract

Our data indicate that AC may inhibit important immunoregulatory signaling which could be vital in the avoidance of an over-activated cytotoxic and inflammatory response of the immune system caused by radiation-induced tissue damage. Additionally, AC does not provide a radioprotective effect to tumor cells but instead enhances radiation-induced inflammation and cytotoxicity in cancer.