The Turkeytail mushroom, scientifically known as Trametes versicolor, is a medicinal mushroom widely used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. Recently, research studies have shown that this mushroom has potent anti-cancer and immune system supporting properties.

One of the most studied compounds in turkeytail mushroom is polysaccharides. These are large molecules that have the ability to modulate the immune system. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers investigated the anti-tumor effects of polysaccharides extracted from turkeytail mushroom. The results showed that the polysaccharides had significant anti-tumor activity by enhancing the immune system's ability to attack cancer cells.

Another study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms investigated the effects of turkeytail mushroom extracts on the immune system of mice. The results showed that the extracts had the ability to enhance the activity of various immune cells, including natural killer cells, T cells, and B cells. This suggests that turkeytail mushroom has a potential role in the prevention and treatment of various diseases that involve the immune system, including cancer.

In addition to its immune system supporting properties, turkeytail mushroom has also shown promising results in the treatment of various types of cancer. A study published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology investigated the anti-cancer effects of turkeytail mushroom extracts on human leukemia cells. The results showed that the extracts had a significant anti-cancer effect by inducing cell death and inhibiting the growth of leukemia cells.

Furthermore, turkeytail mushroom has also been found to have anti-cancer effects on breast cancer cells. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology investigated the effects of turkeytail mushroom extracts on breast cancer cells. The results showed that the extracts had a significant anti-cancer effect by inducing cell death and inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells.

Aside from its anti-cancer and immune system supporting properties, turkeytail mushroom has also been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers investigated the antioxidant properties of turkeytail mushroom extracts. The results showed that the extracts had potent antioxidant effects by scavenging free radicals and reducing oxidative stress.

Another study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of turkeytail mushroom extracts. The results showed that the extracts had significant anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines, which are involved in various inflammatory diseases.

In conclusion, turkeytail mushroom has been found to have potent anti-cancer, immune system supporting, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these effects, the existing studies provide promising results for the potential use of turkeytail mushroom in the prevention and treatment of various diseases.