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Cordycepin, or 3'-deoxyadenosine, is a derivative of the nucleoside adenosine, differing from the latter by the replacement of the hydroxy group in the 3' position with a hydrogen. It was initially extracted from the fungus Cordyceps militaris , [ 1 ] but can now be produced synthetically. [ 2 ]
Cordyceps / ˈ k ɔːr d ɪ s ɛ p s / is a genus of ascomycete fungi (sac fungi) that includes over 260 species worldwide, many of which are parasitic. Diverse variants of cordyceps have had more than 1,500 years of use in Chinese medicine. [1]
Both contain cordycepin. [7] Studies have found that excessive use of C. militaris can exert pressure on the filtering and excretory functions of the liver and kidneys, potentially leading to damage in these organs. [18] C. militaris contains a protein CMP18 which induces apoptosis in vitro via a mitochondrion-dependent pathway. It is thought ...
What’s more, a study by Saudi Arabian researchers found that cordycepin, a bioactive component in Cordyceps, has the potential of preventing or treating many diseases, including cancer, diabetes ...
Cordycepin, a compound isolated from the "caterpillar fungus". In traditional Chinese medicine, it is regarded as having an excellent balance of yin and yang as it is considered to be composed of both an animal and a vegetable. [29] They are now cultivated on an industrial scale for their use in traditional Chinese medicine.
A New York inventor is working on making a fruit label that dissolves in water and turns into a fruit wash. That means clean produce and trouble-free sticker removal all in one. Related: Foods ...
Although the fruits of Australia were eaten for thousands of years as bushfood by Aboriginal people, they have only been recently recognized for their culinary qualities by non-indigenous people. Many are regarded for their piquancy and spice-like qualities for use in cooking and preserves .
Hungry-Man Selects Mesquite Flavored Classic Fried Chicken. This meal consists of fried chicken in a tangy mesquite sauce, mashed potatoes with butter, green beans, and a brownie.