Compound Monograph
Cordycepin
A nucleoside (3′-deoxyadenosine) and signature compound of cordyceps fungi; structurally close to adenosine, it is studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antitumour activity.
Classification
Cordycepin is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Cordycepin is one of the other constituents, found in Cordyceps.