Culture Conditions for Production of Biomass, Adenosine, and Cordycepin from Cordyceps sinensis CS1197: Optimization by Desirability Function Method
This research focused on developing efficient methods to cultivate the medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis in laboratory conditions, as natural populations are threatened by overharvesting. The researchers successfully optimized growing conditions to produce the fungus and its beneficial compounds adenosine and cordycepin. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a sustainable source of this valuable medicinal fungus without harming natural populations • Makes beneficial compounds more accessible for potential medical treatments • Demonstrates how traditional medicines can be produced through modern biotechnology • Could help reduce the cost of Cordyceps-based medicines and supplements • Supports conservation of wild Cordyceps populations in their natural habitat