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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

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Studies1,576
Avg relevance59
Latest2026

Study types

Journal Article
916
Research Article
350
Review
105
Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T
78
Preprint
56
Review Article
9
Systematic Review
9

Recent years

2026
133
2025
259
2024
263
2023
193
2022
217
2021
120
2020
44
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Articles under this record

2026 · Research Article · Biology

Altered Stereostructures of the DNA-Binding Domains of Variant Mating Proteins of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and the Wild Insect-Fungal Complex.

The MATα_HMGbox and HMG-box_ROX1-like domains of the MAT1-1-1 and MAT1-2-1 proteins, respectively, play essential roles in DNA binding and the subsequent regulation of gene transcription, controlling Ophiocordyceps sinensis sexual reproduction..

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2026 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

An eco-friendly and rapid HPLC method for simultaneous determination of adenosine and ergothioneine in ten kinds of Cordyceps spp. samples with blue applicability grade index assessment

This study developed a rapid and eco-friendly HPLC method for simultaneous determination of adenosine and ergothioneine in Cordyceps spp. samples.

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2026 · Journal Article · Fitoterapia

Comparative computational analysis of the hypolipidaemic potential of Cordyceps militaris and Ophiocordyceps sinensis, with in vivo validation of cordycepin.

Hyperlipidaemia (HLP) arises from impaired lipid homeostasis in the setting of chronic low-grade inflammation, yet mechanistic comparisons between the edible medicinal fungi Cordyceps militaris and Ophiocordyceps sinensis remain scarce..

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2026 · Research Article · Synthetic and systems biotechnology

Discovery of functional compounds from dimorphic edible Ophiocordyceps sinensis fungus in host haemolymph.

Chinese cordyceps, with a fruiting body of Ophiocordyceps sinensis from insect cadaver, is well-known health food. During formation, O.

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2026 · Preprint · journal metadata

Heteromorphic tertiary structures of MAT1-1-1 and MAT1-2-1 protein variants simultaneously produced in pairs by Ophiocordyceps sinensis strains

The MATα_HMGbox domain in the MAT1-1-1 protein and the HMG-box_ROX1-like domain in the MAT1-2-1 protein play essential roles in DNA binding and regulating the transcription of genes that control sexual reproduction in Ophiocordyceps sinensis..

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2026 · Journal Article · Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Cancer Therapy: Bridging Traditional Medicine and Modern Oncology.

INTRODUCTION: Ophiocordyceps sinensis, a parasitic fungus traditionally used in Asian medicine, has drawn attention for its potential anticancer properties. Its bioactive components- such as cordycepin, polysaccharides, and nucleosides-exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anticancer….

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2026 · Research Article · Frontiers in pharmacology

Peptidomics-based identification of endogenous free peptides from Ophiocordyceps sinensis and functional validation of immunomodulatory peptide WALGT.

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (formerly known as Cordyceps sinensis), commonly referred to as "dongchongxiacao" in Chinese, is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine whose bioactive small molecules form the essential material basis for its therapeutic effects..

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2026 · Preprint · journal metadata

Pleiotropic Bioactivity of Caterpillar Fungus and Cordycepin: Insight from Integrated Network Pharmacology and Food and Drug Regulatory Framework

The medical mushroom Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar Fungus) is one of the most popular medicines in Asian traditional medical systems for its pleiotropic indications, including an ability to enhance “vitality”. However, the polyvalent adaptogenic potential of O..

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