PMID: Comput Biol Chem. 2017 Dec ;71:207-218. Epub 2017 Nov 4. PMID: 29149637 Abstract Title: Antiviral potential of natural compounds against influenza virus hemagglutinin. Abstract: Influenza virus of different subtypes H1N1, H2N2, H3N2 and H5N1 cause many human pandemic deaths and threatening the people worldwide. The Hemagglutinin (HA) protein mediates viral attachment to host receptors …
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PMID: J Cell Biochem. 2018 11 ;119(10):7898-7904. Epub 2018 Jun 19. PMID: 29923222 Abstract Title: Effects of curcumin on NF-κB, AP-1, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in hepatitis B virus infection. Abstract: Curcumin is a yellow-orange powder derived from the Curcuma longa plant. Curcumin has been used extensively in traditional medicine for centuries. This component is …
PMID: J Food Drug Anal. 2018 07 ;26(3):1015-1023. Epub 2018 Feb 2. PMID: 29976394 Abstract Title: Synergic effect of curcumin and its structural analogue (Monoacetylcurcumin) on anti-influenza virus infection. Abstract: Curcumin (Cur), a polyphenolic compound extracted from spice and common food colourant turmeric, contains versatile bio-activities. Monoacetylcurcumin (MAC), a structural analogue of Cur, differs from …
PMID: Antiviral Res. 2019 02 ;162:71-78. Epub 2018 Dec 6. PMID: 30529358 Abstract Title: Inhibition of dengue virus by curcuminoids. Abstract: The dengue virus is considered to be a globally important human pathogen prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. According to a recent estimate, the disease burden due to DENV infections is∼390 …
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PMID: Mol Biol Rep. 2019 Apr ;46(2):2395-2404. Epub 2019 Feb 18. PMID: 30778922 Abstract Title: Antibacterial effects of curcumin encapsulated in nanoparticles on clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa through downregulation of efflux pumps. Abstract: Curcumin as a flavonoid from the rhizome of Curcuma longa has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity. Multidrug resistance in pathogenic bacteria …
PMID: Antiviral Res. 2019 07 ;167:98-103. Epub 2019 Apr 26. PMID: 31034848 Abstract Title: Curcumin is an APE1 redox inhibitor and exhibits an antiviral activity against KSHV replication and pathogenesis. Abstract: Curcumin, a polyphenol, is the main bioactive compound in dietary spice turmeric curcuma longa. It possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-neoplastic properties and shows potentials …
PMID: Front Microbiol. 2019 ;10:912. Epub 2019 May 3. PMID: 31130924 Abstract Title: Anti-infective Properties of the Golden Spice Curcumin. Abstract: The search for novel anti-infectives is one of the most important challenges in natural product research, as diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are influencing the human society all over the world. Natural …
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PMID: Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2020 Dec ;48(1):515-524. PMID: 32048523 Abstract Title: Antiviral activity of curcumin-nanoemulsion associated with photodynamic therapy in vulvar cell lines transducing different variants of HPV-16. Abstract: Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Curcumin is a natural bioactive compound with antineoplastic properties. The use of nanoparticles containing …
PMID: Arch Pharm Res. 2020 Apr 4. Epub 2020 Apr 4. PMID: 32248350 Abstract Title: 3D-quantitative structure-activity relationship and antiviral effects of curcumin derivatives as potent inhibitors of influenza H1N1 neuraminidase. Abstract: Curcumin derivatives have been shown to inhibit replication of human influenza A viruses (IAVs). However, it is not clear whether curcumin and its …
PMID: Sci Rep. 2020 Apr 14 ;10(1):6364. Epub 2020 Apr 14. PMID: 32286447 Abstract Title: Tomatidine, a natural steroidal alkaloid shows antiviral activity towards chikungunya virus in vitro. Abstract: In recent decades, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has re-emerged, leading to outbreaks of chikungunya fever in Africa, Asia and Central and South America. The disease is characterized …
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