Anti-inflammatory effects of cordycepin: A review

Tan, L., Song, X., Ren, Y., Wang, M. et al. · Phytotherapy Research · 2020

Traditional / reference

Abstract

Cordycepin is the major bioactive component extracted from Cordyceps militaris. This review summarises its anti-inflammatory and related effects, with protective activity in acute lung injury, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis, atherosclerosis and atopic dermatitis, acting through NF-kB and other signaling pathways, and notes its immune-enhancing and antiviral potential.

Referenced for these plants

2011 2011)Cordyceps Dong Chong Xia Cao (冬蟲夏草 National Geographic Yartsa gunbu (Lin caterpillar fungus “ziemas tārps – vasaras zāle”)Cordyceps militaris

How to cite

Tan, L., Song, X., Ren, Y., Wang, M. et al (2020) 'Anti-inflammatory effects of cordycepin: A review', Phytotherapy Research. doi:10.1002/ptr.6890

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