Toxic Mushroom-based Drug May Help Battle Colorectal Cancer

For some time, cancer scientists have considered the toxin, alpha-amanatin derived from "death cap" mushrooms, as a possible cancer treatment. However, due to its penchant for causing liver toxicity, its potential as an effective therapy has been limited.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news