Culture Degeneration Reduces Sex-Related Gene Expression, Alters Metabolite Production and Reduces Insect Pathogenic Response in <i>Cordyceps militaris</i>

Culture Degeneration Reduces Sex-Related Gene Expression, Alters Metabolite Production and Reduces Insect Pathogenic Response in <i>Cordyceps militaris</i>

<i>Cordyceps </i><i>militaris</i> is an entomopathogenic ascomycete, known primarily for infecting lepidopteran larval (caterpillars) and pupal hosts. Cordycepin, a secondary metabolite produced by this fungus has anti-inflammatory properties and other pharmacological activit...

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Main Authors: Peter A. D. Wellham, Abdul Hafeez, Andrej Gregori, Matthias Brock, Dong-Hyun Kim, David Chandler, Cornelia H. de Moor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
entomopathogen
degeneration
<i>Cordyceps militaris</i>
<i>Galleria mellonella</i>
metabolomics
fungal sexual biology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/8/1559

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