A Review on Ganoderic Acid, Cordycepin and Usnic Acid, an interesting Natural Compounds from Mushrooms and Lichens

Authors: Elkhateeb WA*, El-Ghwas DE and Daba GM

DOI: 10.23880/oajpr-16000256

Volume 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Mushrooms and lichens are generous source of nutritional and medicinal compounds, and medicinal uses of the mushrooms and lichens still need to be worked out for their biological activities. This review aims to put ganoderic acid, cordycepin and usnic acid under light spot through representing their important as biological activities exerted by ever one. Further studies and investigations are fortified in order to find more about these interesting natural products.

Keywords: Medicinal Mushrooms; Ganoderic Acid, Cordycepin; Usnic Acid; Biological Activities

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