Functional study of Cordyceps sinensis and cordycepin in male reproduction: A review

Cordyceps sinensis has various biological and pharmacological functions, and it has been claimed as a tonic supplement for sexual and reproductive dysfunctions for a long time in oriental society. In this article, the in vitro and in vivo effects of C. sinensis and cordycepin on mouse Leydig cell st...

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Autores principales: Chen, Yung-Chia, Chen, Ying-Hui, Pan, Bo-Syong, Chang, Ming-Min, Huang, Bu-Miin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taiwan Food and Drug Administration 2016
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9333433/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28911537
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfda.2016.10.020
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Sumario:Cordyceps sinensis has various biological and pharmacological functions, and it has been claimed as a tonic supplement for sexual and reproductive dysfunctions for a long time in oriental society. In this article, the in vitro and in vivo effects of C. sinensis and cordycepin on mouse Leydig cell steroidogenesis are briefly described, the stimulatory mechanisms are summarized, and the recent findings related to the alternative substances regulating male reproductive functions are also discussed.

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