Tibetan Plateau and adjoining high Himalayas
Research on caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps Sinensis) reveals its potential as a cancer treatment. This fungus, a parasite of caterpillar larvae, is found in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, known by various local names. It is documented in India’s protected areas like Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and Askot Wildlife Sanctuary. The species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. The chemical Cordycepin from the fungus interrupts overactive cell growth signals in cancer, potentially offering a less harmful alternative to current treatments by targeting cancer cells specifically.
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