Ep8 | Cordyceps militaris Extract Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity | Cordyceps Chronicles

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Episode 8 reviews a study looking at the extraction yield percentage as well as the adenosine and cordycepin content of cordyceps militaris aqueous and ethanolic extracts. In addition, this research looks into the antioxidant and antibacterial effects of these extracts.

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Study Authors:
Kiratiya Eiamthaworn
Thida Kaewkod
Sakunnee Bovonsombut
Yingmanee Tragoolpua

Link to paper:
https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/4/327

Link to pdf of slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fp9R...

Link to ChatGPT conversation:
https://chat.openai.com/share/0ba6821...

Link to Agar Well Diffusion Method Video:
   • Agar well diffusion assay  

Link to Minimal Inhibitory Concentration and Minimal Bactericidal Concentration Explainer Video:
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Time code:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Study Findings
1:11 Study Introduction and Study Aim
1:55 Materials and Methods
2:37 Aqueous vs Ethanolic Extraction Yield Results
3:02 Cordycepin and Adenosine Contents
3:32 HPLC Chromatograms
3:45 Cordyceps Militaris Extract Antioxidant Activity Results
4:54 Agar Well Diffusion Antibacterial Test Results
6:23 MIC and MBC Antibacterial Test Results
7:29 Time-Killing Curve Antibacterial Test Results
8:05 Cordyceps Militaris Extracts on Downregulating MRSA mecA Gene
8:58 Study Discussion
10:11 Research Takeaways
11:16 Conclusion