A Review on Medicinal and Therapeutic Potency of Cordyceps militaris

Authors

  • Raghav Singh B.Tech. Student, Department of Biotechnology, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut-250005 (Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Adarsh Singh B.Tech. Student, Department of Biotechnology, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut-250005 (Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Manish Kunwar B.Tech. Student, Department of Biotechnology, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut-250005 (Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Sandeep Sirohi Assistant Professor, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut - 250005 Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Cordyceps, entomopathogenic fungus, Cordycepin, Clavicipitaceae, Lepidopteran pupa, Hepialu larva

Abstract

Cordyceps is an entomopathogenic fungus with a high nutritional and therapeutic value. It is a pleomorphic fungus that can be easily found in tropical forests and humid temperate regions around the world. The potency of Cordyceps species, especially Cordyceps militaris due to its medical and therapeutic uses, is a major area of research worldwide. This species belongs to the Clavicipitaceae family. Many species containing Cordycepin such as C.sinensis, C.submilitaris, C.militaris, C.sphingum and C. rosea, are known for their unique efficacy. Cordycepin is a special bioactive compound that has received much attention from most of the bio-industrial for various applications due to its valuable potencies, such as pharmaceuticals, food and manufacturing processing and cosmetics. The cordycepin production is improved and achieved by mutating Cordyceps by ultraviolet irradiation. Cordycepin's pharmacological functionality includes antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.

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2021-08-19

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2021)

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