Isaria sinclairii

Isaria sinclairii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Hypocreales
Family: Cordycipitaceae
Genus: Isaria
Species:
I. sinclairii
Binomial name
Isaria sinclairii
Synonyms [1]
  • Cordyceps sinclairii Berk. (teleomorph)
  • Torrubia caespitosa Tul. & C. Tul.
  • Cordyceps caespitosa (Tul. & C. Tul.) Sacc.

Isaria sinclairii is a species of entomopathogenic fungus mostly infecting the underground nymphs of cicadas. It produces myriocin, from which the synthetic drug fingolimod, a treatment for multiple sclerosis, was developed.

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