• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.743-748
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• 2002

Paecilomyces japonica and Cordyceps militaris were added to the materials for DongChungHaCho bread, and sensory and mechanical test were performed. Both control and 2% DongChungHaCho added group were acceptable in taste, mouthfeel and odor. Paecilomyces japonica added groups showed higher moisture and volume than control, and Cordyceps militaris stoups showed lower moisture and volume. DongChungHaCho added groups showed lower lightness than control.2% Paecilomyces japonim added group showed similar tendency to control, and it showed the best estimate especially in acceptance, moisture and volume. The optimal addition ratios of DongChungHaCho were evaluated by concentrations of 2% to 4% Paecilomyces japonim and of 2% Cordyceps militaris.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.40-46
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• 2007

A qualitative investigation Dongchunghacho, Jelly combined with sericultural products prepared from assorted increments(0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2%) of P. japonica powder was performed. The qualitative parameters used to assess P. japonica powder increments included, hysicochemical, textural and sensory properties. The moisture and crude protein content of the Dongchunghacho Jelly were significantly greater than the control(p<0.05). Conversely, Dongchunghacho Jelly showed a propensity towards lower crude fat content than the control group. A positive trend was observed for both mineral content and dark color with increased P. japonica powder. In contrast, texture, hardness, gumminess and chewiness of the Dongchunghacho Jelly decreased with increasing levels of P. japonica powder. Color, taste, texture and overall preference of Dongchunghacho Jelly were optimal in the 1 % P. japonica powder mixture.

• Bulletin of Food Technology
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.3-7
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• 1999

이미 작고한 중국의 자도자 등소평이 복용하여 장소를 누렸다고 하는 동충하초. 1992년 일본 히로시마에서 개최된 국제육상경기대회에서 마준렌이 이끄는 중국의 육상선수들이 신기록을 양산한 비결로 알려지면서 더욱 유명해진 버섯이다(1). 그런데 최근 국내에서 동충하초가 건강식품으로 인지도가 높아지면서 이의 판매를 둘러싸고 이해가 대립된 기관 또는 농민 집단 사이에 마찰이 발생하고, 일반 소비자는 동충하초에 관한 정확한 지식이나 정보가 없는 가운데 상인들의 상술에 농락당할 우려가 있어 자칫 건강에 유익한 새로운 식품소재에 대한 불신이 높아질 수 있는 문제가 발생하고 있다. 따라서 저자는 동충하초에 대한 모든 사람들의 이해를돕고자 그 동안 진행되어 온 상황을 설명하고 (1999년 9월까지), 여기에 내포된 문제점을 지적하였으며, 끝으로 동충하초를 국내 산업에 국한할 문제가 아니라 전세계적으로 동충하초 시장을 석권할 수 있는 발전방향과 규제완화 필요성을 제기하였다. 동충하초에 관한 일반 사항과 효능에 관하여는 저자들이 식품과학과 산업에 투고한 총설에 관련 문헌을 종합하여 요약한 바있다.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.85-88
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• 1986

More than 40 samples of the genus Cordyceps were collected and investigated. Among them, six species were confirmed as unrecorded ones in Korea. Unrecorded species were Cordyceps alboperitheciata, Cordyceps discoideocapitata, Cordyceps intermedia, Cordyceps nigrella, Cordyceps roseostromata and Cordyceps scarabaeicola.

• Journal of Practical Agriculture & Fisheries Research
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.35-51
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• 2009

Three different Cordyceps militaris(Paecilomyces tenuipes and Cordyceps militaris from grain or pupae) were analysed for their chemical composition, fatty acids composition and the concentration of amino acids, cordycepin and heavy metal to obtain basic information on them as feed supplements for livestock. The crude protein content of C. militaris from grain and pupae was 76.16 and 75.45%, respectively, being higher than that of P. tenuipes(57.21%). The concentration of linoleic acid was much higher but that of linolenic acid was much lower for C. militaris from grain than for the others. The cordycepin content was significantly higher for C. militaris from grain than for that from pupae (1.64% vs 0.68% on a DM basis). But cordycepin was not detected in P. tenuipes. Heavy metal contents(Cr, Pb, Cd, Hg) for all C. militaris were below the allowance levels recommended by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Republic of Korea.

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.67-77
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• 2003

This study was conducted to established method of culture for Paecilomyces japonica using an egg. Mycelia grew favorably at the temperature of 22～26$^{\circ}C$ on eggs. 5.1g of dry matter basis(average 7.2cm of longer and 199.6 of numbers) of artificial fruiting bodies were harvested at 60 days after inoculation from one of egg. Commercial fruiting bodies of Paecilomyces japonica from silkworms was used for comparative nutriental contents. Cordycepin contents of fruit bodies of Paecilomyces japonica cultivated on eggs and silkworms were not significantly different. Crude fat contents of fruiting bodies of Paeilomyces japonica cultivated from eggs was significantly higher than from silkworms(P<0.05). Mn and Cu contents of fruiting bodies of Paecilomyces japonica cultivated from silkworms were significantly higher than from eggs(P<0.05), but Na, Mg, Fe and Zn contents were significantly higher from eggs(P<0.05). Glycine, Arginine and Proline contents in the fruiting bodies of Paecilomyces japonica cultivated from silkworms were tend to higher than from eggs, but Serine, cystein. methionine, isoleucine and phenylalanin were tend to higher from eggs. These results were made possible that possible mass production of artificial fruiting bodies of Paecilomyces Japonica cultivated on eggs.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.548-554
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• 2008

The aim of this study was to identify the inhibitory effect of hepatic toxicity and liver lipid metabolism after the administration of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica. SD rats were divided into $CCI_4$ treated group with subgroups of 6% Artemisia capillaries (6A), 4% Artemisia capillaris＋2% Paecilomyces japonica (4A2P), 3% Artemisia capillaris＋3% Paecilomyces japonica (3A3P), 2% Artemisia capillaris＋4% Paecilomyces japonica (2A4P) and 6% Paecilomyces japonica (6P). In this study we also intended to verify the optimum ratio of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica which can reduce hepatotoxicity. Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels which were increased by the treatment of $CCI_4$. HDL-cholesterol level was the most enhanced in the group of 4A2P. On the other hand, athrogenic index (AI) was reduced statistically (p<0.05). When the ratio of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica was 2:1, the improvement of rat serum and liver lipid metabolism and the alleviation of hepatic damage induced by $CCI_4$ were shown to be the most effective in this study. It is considered that the symptoms of severe chemically induced hepatotoxicity could be lessened by Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica administration.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.38 no.8
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• pp.1016-1023
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to identify the inhibitory effect of hepatic toxicity and liver lipid metabolism after administration of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica. Along with the control, SD rats were divided into ethanol treated group with subgroups of 6% Artemisia capillaries (6A), 4% Artemisia capillaris+2% Paecilomyces japonica (4A2P), 3% Artemisia capillaris+3% Paecilomyces japonica (3A3P), 2% Artemisia capillaris+4% Paecilomyces japonica (2A4P) and 6% Paecilomyces japonica (6P). In this study we also intended to verify the optimum ratio of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica which can reduce hepatotoxicity. Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels which were increased by ethanol. Total-cholesterol level was decreased the most in the groups of 4A2P and 3A3P. On the other hand, activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was enhanced significantly (p<0.05). Malondialdehyde (MDA) activity was decreased significantly (p<0.05) in the subgroup of 6A and 4A2P. When the ratio of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica was 2:1, the improvement of the rat serum and liver lipid metabolism and the alleviation of hepatic damage by ethanol were the most effective in this study. Therefore, it can be considered that the symptoms of severe chemically induced hepatotoxicity could be reduced by Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica administration.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.247-266
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• 2017

Cordyceps is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb well-known in China, Korea and Japan since B.C. 2,000. The original entomopathogenic fungus, Cordyceps sinensis belonging to the genus Cordyceps could not be found inside Korean peninsula due to the absence of the host insect for the corresponding entomogenous fungus. The development of artificial production methods of Korean type Cordyceps using the silkworm Bombyx mori as in vivo culture medium for the the entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces tenuipes is the first, and wonderful occasion in the research history of insect industry of this global world. The aim of this article is to review the historical research background, mass-production methods, and pharmacological effects of the silkworm-dongchunghacho (Paecilomyces tenuipes) which is a newly developed Korean medicinal insect-borne mushroom, and another non-insect-borne medicinal mushroom (Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps pruinosa). Their biological actions include anti-tumor, immunostimulating, anti-fatigue, anti-stress, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombosis, hypolipidaemic and insecticidal effects. The bioactive principles are protein-bound polysaccharides (hexose, hexosamin), cordycepin, D-manitol, acidic polysaccharide etc. Protein-bound polysaccharides and n-butanol fractions were demonstrated to show a significant anti-tumor activities but did not show a cytotoxicities. D-mannitol exhibited a significant prolongation of the life span in tumor bearing mice. Ergosterol did not show an efficient anti-tumor activity, but showed a significant phagocytosis enhancing activity. Anti-tumor activity of silkworm-dongchunghacho might be attributed to immuno-stimulating activities rather than cytotoxic effects [164]. Also this review comprises the breeding of Dongchunghacho varieties, optimization of culture conditions, improvement of learning and memory by Dongchunghacho, application of them as foods and chemical constituents.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.354-362
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• 2003

higher. The Hunter color test showed lower L values with higher amounts of added JP to the Jeung-Pyun. In the sensory test. the 7 % added group had the strongest color according to the texture; the highest cohesiveness was shown in the 5 % added group, and the highest springiness was shown by the 3% added group, but none of these showed any significant differences. As for flavor, the more JP added the higher the stale grain flavor and bitterness. In the result of the overall acceptability test, the stale grain flavor of the 5% added group showed the highest values for the favorite texture and flavor. From the results of this experiment, when making stale grain flavored Jeung-Pyun, the 3 and 5% added groups were the optimum concentrations for the observed improvements in the quality. This study was carried out to investigate the possibility of improving the quality characteristics of Jeung-Pyun, by the addition of Paecilomyces japonica powder (JP). Regarding the volume of the Jeung-Pyun fermentation, with respect to the different amounts of JP added, the groups containing JP showed increased volumes, and as for the pH. the group containing 5% showed the lowest value. Regarding the moisture content, the groups containing JP showed lower moisture contents than the control group. Regarding the amino acid content, the control group showed a higher amino acid content than those of the JP containing groups, and contained an even amount of essential amino acids. and Leucine, Phenylalanine and Arginine were especially.