아밀로이드 베타 유발 신경 독성에 대한 Cordyceps militaris의 코디세핀 및 아데노신의 다중 표적 신경 보호 효과.

한국어 요약

2026년 발표된 「Multi-Target Neuroprotective Effects of Cordycepin and Adenosine from Cordyceps militaris Against Amyloid-β-Induced Neurotoxicity.」은(는) Cordyceps militaris (동충하초) 및 코디세핀 관련 동물·세포 실험(전임상)입니다. 아래는 원문 초록을 바탕으로 한 중립적 요약이며, 제품 효능·효과를 의미하지 않습니다.

초록 요지

Background: Cordyceps militaris ( C. militaris ) is a medicinal mushroom recognized for its diverse pharmacological activities, largely attributed to its principal bioactive nucleosides, cordycepin and adenosine. Although accumulating evidence supports their neuroprotective potential, the molecular mechanisms underlying their effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) remain incompletely understood. This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of cordycepin and adenosine against amyloid-β (Aβ 42 )-induced neurotoxicity and explored their potential molecular mechanisms using integrated experimental and computational approaches. Methods: SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells were pretreated with cordycepin (COR), adenosine (ADE), or donepezil (DNPZ) prior to Aβ 42 exposure, and cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay. Drug-likeness and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) properties were evaluated in silico, followed by network pharmacology to identify potential therapeutic targets and enriched biological pathways. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to elucidate the interactions of the compounds with selected Alzheimer's disease-related proteins. Results: COR and ADE significantly attenuated Aβ 42 -induced cytotoxicity and improved SH-SY5Y cell viability. Network pharmacology identified 84 shared molecular targets, including 9 AD-associated genes. Protein-protein interaction analysis revealed hub genes involved in signal transduction, epigenetic regulation, and purine metabolism, while Gene Ontology and KEGG enrichment analyses highlighted pathways associated with neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, calcium signaling, and inflammatory regulation. ADMET analysis predicted favorable pharmacokinetic properties for both compounds, although cordycepin was predicted to be AMES-positive. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated stable interactions of COR and ADE with liver X receptors (LXRα and LXRβ), whereas donepezil exhibited stronger binding affinity toward β-secretase (BACE1). Conclusions: COR and ADE exert neuroprotective effects through coordinated modulation of multiple AD-related signaling pathways rather than a single molecular target. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the neuroprotective activities of C. militaris -derived nucleosides and support further investigation of their potential as multi-target therapeutic candidates for AD and other neurodegenerative disorders.

전문가 메모

• 연구 수준: 동물/세포 실험 · 동물·세포 실험(전임상)
• 대상: Cordyceps militaris (동충하초) / cordycepin
• 제품 연관성: direct
• 해석 주의: 전임상(동물·세포) 결과는 인간 섭취·담금주 맥락으로 직접 확장하기 어렵습니다.
• 해석 주의: 원문에 질병·치료 관련 서술이 포함되어 있습니다. 본 요약은 성분·균류 연구 맥락만 중립적으로 정리했습니다.
• 인사이트: 배양·생산·기초 메커니즘 연구로 읽는 것이 적절합니다. 소비자 효능 주장 근거로 사용할 수 없습니다.

출처 · 원문

• 제목: Multi-Target Neuroprotective Effects of Cordycepin and Adenosine from Cordyceps militaris Against Amyloid-β-Induced Neurotoxicity.
• 저자: Thoe ES 외 5명
• 연도: 2026
• DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines14081862
• PMID: 42652243
• 링크: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42652243

원문 초록 (English)

Summary — Background: Cordyceps militaris ( C. militaris ) is a medicinal mushroom recognized for its diverse pharmacological activities, largely attributed to its principal bioactive nucleosides, cordycepin and adenosine. Although accumulating evidence supports their neuroprotective potential, the molecular mechanisms underlying their effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) remain incompletely understood. This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of cordycepin and adenosine against amyloid-β (Aβ 42 )-induced neurotoxicity and explored their potential molecular mechanisms using integrated experimental and computational approaches. Methods: SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells were pretreated with cordycepin (COR), adenosine (ADE), or donepezil (DNPZ) prior to Aβ 42 exposure, and cell viability was assessed using the MTT assay. Drug-likeness and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) properties were evaluated in silico, followed by network pharmacology to identify potential therapeutic targets and enriched biological pathways. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to elucidate the interactions of the compounds with selected Alzheimer's disease-related proteins. Results: COR and ADE significantly attenuated Aβ 42 -induced cytotoxicity and improved SH-SY5Y cell viability. Network pharmacology identified 84 shared molecular targets, including 9 AD-associated genes. Protein-protein interaction analysis revealed hub genes involved in signal transduction, epigenetic regulation, and purine metabolism, while Gene Ontology and KEGG enrichment analyses highlighted pathways associated with neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, calcium signaling, and inflammatory regulation. ADMET analysis predicted favorable pharmacokinetic properties for both compounds, although cordycepin was predicted to be AMES-positive. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated stable interactions of COR and ADE with liver X receptors (LXRα and LXRβ), whereas donepezil exhibited stronger binding affinity toward β-secretase (BACE1). Conclusions: COR and ADE exert neuroprotective effects through coordinated modulation of multiple AD-related signaling pathways rather than a single molecular target. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the neuroprotective activities of C. militaris -derived nucleosides and support further investigation of their potential as multi-target therapeutic candidates for AD and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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