(+)-Erinacin A is an anticancer compound that can be isolated from the mushroom Hericium erinaceum. (+)-Erinacin A has the capacity to trigger cancer cell death dependent on the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). (+)-Erinacin A has anticancer and neuroprotective activity.
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