The Cranberry Extract Oximacro^® Exerts in vitro Virucidal Activity Against Influenza Virus by Interfering With Hemagglutinin.

ABSTRACT: The defense against influenza virus (IV) infections still poses a series of challenges. The current antiviral arsenal against influenza viruses is in fact limited; therefore, the development of new anti-influenza strategies effective against antigenically different viruses is an urgent priority. Bioactive compounds derived from medicinal plants and fruits may provide a natural source of candidates for such broad-spectrum antivirals. In this regard, cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) extracts on the basis of their recognized anti-adhesive activities against bacteria, may provide potential compounds able to prevent viral attachment to target cells. Nevertheless, only few studies have so far investigated the possible use of cranberry extracts as an antiviral tool. This study focus

SUBMITTER: Luganini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6090095 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature