List of issues > Series «Biology. Ecology». 2012. Vol. 2
Some species of the genus Cordyceps (Fr.) Link em. Kabayasi et Mains from the ecosystems of the Southern Baikal as producers of high concentrations of cordycepin
Author(s)
B. N. Ogarkov, O. B. Ogarkov, G. R. Ogarkova, L. V. Samusenok
Abstract
The data provided about fungi of the genus Cordyceps, which are parasitic on insects from different orders (Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, etc.). Species of this genus C. sinensis, C. militaris, C. brongniartii became known as base for various dietary supplements and drugs. It is found that the C. militaris and C. brongniartii isolated from different ecosystems of the Southern Baikal are the producers of cordycepin (3 'Deoxyadenosine) in high concentrations.
Keywords
producers of drugs and biologically active substances, fungi of the genus Cordyceps, cordycepin (3 'Deoxyadenosine)
UDC
582.28