PMID: Viruses. 2020 Feb 4 ;12(2). Epub 2020 Feb 4. PMID: 32033244 Abstract Title: Antiviral Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate via Impairing Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Attachment to Host Cell Receptor. Abstract: The green tea catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) exhibits antiviral activity against various viruses. Whether EGCG also inhibits the infectivity of circovirus remains unclear. In …
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Ginkgo biloba regulated innate immunity of human leukocytes by stimulating resistance and modulating NF-κB activation.
PMID: Int Immunopharmacol. 2010 Dec ;10(12):1505-13. Epub 2010 Sep 15. PMID: 20837172 Abstract Title: The influence of donepezil and EGb 761 on the innate immunity of human leukocytes: effect on the NF-κB system. Abstract: Ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 and donepezil are drugs used in Alzheimer therapy. The influence of donepezil and EGb 761 …
Green tea extract and its major component epigallocatechin gallate inhibits hepatitis B virus in vitro.
PMID: Antiviral Res. 2008 Jun ;78(3):242-9. Epub 2008 Feb 8. PMID: 18313149 Abstract Title: Green tea extract and its major component epigallocatechin gallate inhibits hepatitis B virus in vitro. Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in Asia and causes major public health problems worldwide. Present treatment strategies for HBV infections are not satisfactory …
Antiviral activity of a nanoemulsion of polyprenols from Ginkgo leaves against influenza A H3N2 and hepatitis B virus in Vitro.
PMID: Molecules. 2015 Mar 19 ;20(3):5137-51. Epub 2015 Mar 19. PMID: 25808155 Abstract Title: Antiviral activity of a nanoemulsion of polyprenols from ginkgo leaves against influenza A H3N2 and hepatitis B virus in vitro. Abstract: UNLABELLED: In order to improve the bioavailability levels of polyprenols (derived from ginkgo leaves (GBP)) in the human body, a …
Berberine hampers Influenza A replication through inhibition of MAPK/ERK pathway.
PMID: Viruses. 2020 Mar 21 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Mar 21. PMID: 32245183 Abstract Title: Berberine Hampers Influenza A Replication through Inhibition of MAPK/ERK Pathway. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline alkaloid which exhibits a variety of biological and therapeutic properties, and has been reported by some to block replication of the influenza virus. However, …
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Berberine suppresses influenza virus-triggered NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages.
PMID: J Leukoc Biol. 2020 Apr 9. Epub 2020 Apr 9. PMID: 32272506 Abstract Title: Berberine suppresses influenza virus-triggered NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages by inducing mitophagy and decreasing mitochondrial ROS. Abstract: Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline alkaloid extracted from several commonly used Chinese herbs. Our previous studies demonstrated BBR-mediated alleviation of lung injury due …
Antivirals against chikungunya virus: Is the solution in nature?
PMID: Viruses. 2020 02 29 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Feb 29. PMID: 32121393 Abstract Title: Antivirals against Chikungunya Virus: Is the Solution in Nature? Abstract: The worldwide outbreaks of the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in the last years demonstrated the need for studies to screen antivirals against CHIKV. The virus was first isolated in Tanzania in 1952 …
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Hampering herpesviruses HHV-1 and HHV-2 infection by extract of Ginkgo biloba
PMID: Front Microbiol. 2019 ;10:2367. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31681227 Abstract Title: Hampering Herpesviruses HHV-1 and HHV-2 Infection by Extract of(EGb) and Its Phytochemical Constituents. Abstract: Despite the availability of several anti-herpesviral agents, it should be emphasized that the need for new inhibitors is highly encouraged due to the increasing resistant viral strains as …
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Curcumin may be a promising candidate for development as an anti-noroviral agent to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.
PMID: Molecules. 2016 Oct 20 ;21(10). Epub 2016 Oct 20. PMID: 27775614 Abstract Title: Curcumin Shows Antiviral Properties against Norovirus. Abstract: Phytochemicals provide environmentally friendly and relatively inexpensive natural products, which could potentially benefit public health by controlling human norovirus (HuNoV) infection. In this study, 18 different phytochemicals were evaluated for antiviral effects against norovirus …
Curcumin is a promising inhibitor of genotype 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection
PMID: BMC Vet Res. 2017 Oct 10 ;13(1):298. Epub 2017 Oct 10. PMID: 29017487 Abstract Title: Curcumin is a promising inhibitor of genotype 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) could lead to pandemic diseases and huge financial losses to the swine industry worldwide. Curcumin, …
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