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Myths and Realities Surrounding the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus.

Authors :
Martel J
Ko YF
Liau JC
Lee CS
Ojcius DM
Lai HC
Young JD
Source :
Trends in biotechnology [Trends Biotechnol] 2017 Nov; Vol. 35 (11), pp. 1017-1021.
Publication Year :
2017

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.<br /> (Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-3096
Volume :
35
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Trends in biotechnology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29055355
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.06.011