Table 1.
Chemical constituents and their corresponding pharmacological actions of C. sinensis.
| Chemical constituents of C. sinensis | Pharmacological effects | References |
|---|---|---|
| Cordycepin | Anti-inflammatory effect | [17, 21–30] |
| Analgesic effect | ||
| Stimulates steroidogenesis | ||
| Enhances immunity | ||
| Antitumor activity | ||
| Antibacteria, antivirus, and insecticidal activities | ||
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| Adenosine | Anticonvulsant activity | [20, 31–46] |
| Inhibits cancer cell growth | ||
| Anti-inflammatory effect | ||
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| EPSF | Immunomodulatory effect | [60–65] |
| Antitumour effect | ||
| Antioxidant effect | ||
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| APS | Antioxidant effect | [66–69] |
| Immunomodulatory effects | ||
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| CPS-1 | Antioxidant effect | [70, 71] |
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| CPS-2 | Inhibits cell proliferation | [72, 73] |
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| Mannoglucan | Cytotoxicity activity | [74] |
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| CME-1 | Antioxidant effect | [75] |
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| Cordyglucans | Antitumour effect | [76] |
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| CS-F10 | Hypoglycemic activity | [55, 77] |
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| Cordysinocan | Induces cell proliferation | [77] |
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| Ergosterol | Cytotoxicity | [78–83] |
| Antimicrobial activity | ||
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| H1-A | Immunoregulation | [84–86] |
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| CSDNase | Hydrolyzes DNA | [89, 90] |
| Nucleolytic properties | ||
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| CSP | Fibrinolytic activity | [91] |
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| Cordymin | Antidiabetic | [93–95] |
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| Tryptophan | Sedative hypnotic effect | [98] |
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| Cordycepic acid | Treating liver fibrosis diuretic | [99–103] |
| Improving the plasma osmotic pressure | ||
| Anti-free radical | ||
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| Monosaccharide saponins | Antitumor activity | [104] |