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Advances in Research of Polysaccharides in Cordyceps Species

Author Ashok Pandey Author Carlos Ricardo Soccol Author Parameswaran Binod Author Leifa Fan

Abstract

Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. is one of the well-described fungi that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 700 years. Fungal mycelia contain some polysaccharides that are responsible for their biological activity. C. sinensis has traditionally been cultivated on the high Tibetan plateau as a parasitic fungus growing on caterpillars. However, currently it is being cultivated on some insects and in artificial media. This article deals with the advances in the production, isolation and purification of Cordyceps polysaccharide (CP) in recent years, as well as the structure elucidation and pharmacological action. The article also aims to provide some references for further application and exploitation in the future.

Keywords

Cordyceps Sinensis Traditional Chinese Medicine Fungal Mycelia Polysaccharides Biological Activity High Tibetan Plateau Parasitic Fungus Caterpillar Fungus Artificial Cultivation Insect Cultivation Cordyceps Polysaccharide CP Isolation CP Purification Structure Elucidation Pharmacological Action Medicinal Fungi Bioactive Compounds Health Benefits Therapeutic Applications Natural Medicine Herbal Remedies Functional Food Nutraceuticals Fungal Biotechnology Fermentation Technology Cordyceps Research
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Volume 47
Issue 3
Pages 304-312
DOI 10.17113/ftb
ISSN 1334-2606
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