About the Authors

Fhernanda R. Smiderle

Affiliation Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Cristiane H. Baggio

Affiliation Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Débora G. Borato

Affiliation Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Arquimedes P. Santana-Filho

Affiliation Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Guilherme L. Sassaki

Affiliation Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Marcello Iacomini

Affiliation Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Leo J. L. D. Van Griensven

leo.vangriensven@wur.nl

Affiliation Plant Research International, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Competing Interests

The authors have read the journal's policy and the authors of this manuscript have the following competing interests: LVG is a retired professor who owns a small non-profit company that provides for reagents and for rent of laboratory and office space. LVG is not involved in any commercial consulting or production related activities concerning Cordyceps sp. The authors confirm that this does not alter their adherence to all PLOS ONE policies on sharing data and materials. There are no restrictions on sharing of data and/or materials.

Author Contributions

Conceived and designed the experiments: FRS CHB DGB APSF GLS MI LVG. Performed the experiments: FRS CHB DGB APSF. Analyzed the data: FRS CHB DGB APSF GLS MI LVG. Contributed reagents/materials/analysis tools: FRS CHB DGB APSF GLS MI LVG. Contributed to the writing of the manuscript: FRS CHB DGB APSF GLS MI LVG.