Huixian Li , Jianhui  Li

Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Computational Molecular Biology, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 2   
Received: 11 Jan., 2025    Accepted: 25 Feb., 2025    Published: 10 Mar., 2025

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Cordyceps polysaccharides, as one of the main active ingredients in Cordyceps, have attracted much attention due to their unique biological activity and health functions. This study systematically investigated the chemical structure, extraction methods, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory biological activities of Cordyceps polysaccharides, and summarized their applications and development status in the fields of medicine and health products. In the field of medicine, Cordyceps polysaccharides have shown significant potential in anti-tumor, antiviral, and metabolic disease treatment; In the field of health products, Cordyceps polysaccharides have been widely used due to their ability to enhance immunity and exhibit synergistic effects with other active ingredients. In addition, the study analyzed the market prospects of Cordyceps polysaccharide products, including global market demand and growth trends, as well as their competitiveness and challenges in the fields of medicine and health products. The study also summarized the technological bottlenecks and innovative directions faced in the industrialization process of Cordyceps polysaccharides, and proposed a future development path for sustainable production and green technology. Through in-depth analysis of domestic and international market opportunities and strategic planning, this study provides theoretical basis and practical guidance for the global market promotion and industrial application of Cordyceps polysaccharides. Cordyceps polysaccharides, as functional natural products, have broad development prospects in the pharmaceutical and health product industries.

Cordyceps polysaccharides; Pharmaceutical applications; Health product development; Bioactivities; Market prospects; Industrialization technology