Caterpillar Fungus: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that cordycepin, a compound found in the parasitic fungus Cordyceps militaris, can disrupt tumor cell growth by blocking pathways that control cell growth. This compound, used in traditional Chinese medicine, shows potential as a cancer treatment, with derivatives already in human trials. The study, published in FEBS Letters, highlights cordycepin's ability to activate specific genes, offering a promising starting point for developing new cancer therapies.