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Cordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus · 2017 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T

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Myths and Realities Surrounding the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Energy & fatigueRespiratory
SpeciesCordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus
JournalTrends in biotechnology
Year2017

Key points

  • The caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a medicinal mushroom increasingly used as a dietary supplement for various health conditions, including fatigue, chronic inflammation, and male impotence
  • Here, we propose strategies to address the existing challenges related to the study and commercial production of this mysterious fungus

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Citation abstract

The caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a medicinal mushroom increasingly used as a dietary supplement for various health conditions, including fatigue, chronic inflammation, and male impotence. Here, we propose strategies to address the existing challenges related to the study and commercial production of this mysterious fungus.

Citation

Martel J, Ko YF, Liau JC, Lee CS, Ojcius DM, Lai HC, et al. (2017). Myths and Realities Surrounding the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus. Trends in biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.06.011 PMID: 29055355

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