Anticancer Properties of Selected Wood-Inhabiting Fungi

Wood-inhabiting fungi constitute a valuable source of biologically active compounds with significant therapeutic potential. Particular attention is paid to species known for their high content of polysaccharides, triterpenoids, phenolic compounds, and other secondary metabolites exhibiting cytotoxic and immunomodulatory activities. The results indicate that extracts obtained from these fungi may inhibit tumor growth, induce apoptosis, and support the immune response of the organism. Although further clinical studies are required, wood-inhabiting medicinal fungi represent a promising direction in the development of natural anticancer therapies and complementary treatment strategies.