11/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this study, Chinese researchers explored the underlying mechanism of luteolin’s effect on influenza virus-infected cells. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that the naturally occurring flavonoid, luteolin, is a potent antiviral against the influenza virus.
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Journal Reference:
Yan H, Ma L, Wang H, Wu S, Huang H, Gu Z, Jiang J, Li Y. LUTEOLIN DECREASES THE YIELD OF INFLUENZA A VIRUS IN VITRO BY INTERFERING WITH THE COAT PROTEIN I COMPLEX EXPRESSION. Journal of Natural Medicines. 13 February 2019;73(3):487–496. DOI: 10.1007/s11418-019-01287-7
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alternative medicine, antiviral, herbal medicine, Herbs, infections, infectious diseases, influenza virus, luteolin, natural cures, natural medicine, phytonutrients, prevention, remedies, respiratory disease, viral replication
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