<i>Cordyceps militaris</i>: An Overview of Its Chemical Constituents in Relation to Biological Activity
Cordyceps spp. mushrooms have a long tradition of use as a natural raw material in Asian ethnomedicine because of their adaptogenic, tonic effects and their ability to reduce fatigue and stimulate the immune system in humans. This review aims to present the chemical composition and medicinal propert...
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MDPI AG
2021
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| Sumario: | Cordyceps spp. mushrooms have a long tradition of use as a natural raw material in Asian ethnomedicine because of their adaptogenic, tonic effects and their ability to reduce fatigue and stimulate the immune system in humans. This review aims to present the chemical composition and medicinal properties of <i>Cordyceps</i> <i>militaris</i> fruiting bodies and mycelium, as well as mycelium from in vitro cultures. The analytical results of the composition of <i>C</i>. <i>militaris</i> grown in culture media show the bioactive components such as cordycepin, polysaccharides, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), ergothioneine and others described in the review. To summarize, based on the presence of several bioactive compounds that contribute to biological activity, <i>C.</i> <i>militaris</i> mushrooms definitely deserve to be considered as functional foods and also have great potential for medicinal use. Recent scientific reports indicate the potential of cordycepin in antiviral activity, particularly against COVID-19. |
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