Myths and Realities Surrounding the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus
ORCiD
David M. Ojcius: 0000-0003-1461-4495
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Trends in Biotechnology
ISSN
0167-7799
Volume
35
Issue
11
DOI
10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.06.011
First Page
1017
Last Page
1021
Publication Date
11-1-2017
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.
Recommended Citation
Martel, J.,
Ko, Y. F.,
Liau, J. C.,
Lee, C. S.,
Ojcius, D. M.,
Lai, H. C.,
&
Young, J. D.
(2017).
Myths and Realities Surrounding the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus.
Trends in Biotechnology, 35(11), 1017–1021.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.06.011
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/dugoni-facarticles/494
