Potential antiviral effects of some native Iranian medicinal plants extracts and fractions against influenza A virus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influenza A virus (IAV) infection is a continual threat to the health of animals and humans globally. Consumption of the conventional drugs has shown several side effects and drug resistance. This study was aimed to screen some Iranian medicinal plants extracts and their fractions against influenza A virus.

Methods

Glycyrrhiza glabra (rhizome), Myrtus  commonis (leaves), Melissa officinalis (leaves), Hypericum perforatum (aerial parts), Tilia platyphyllos (flower), Salix alba (bark), and Camellia sinensis (green and fermented leaves) were extracted with 80% methanol and fractionated with chloroform and methanol, respectively. The cytotoxicity of the compounds were determined by MTT colorimetric assay on MDCK cells. The effective concentrations (EC₅₀) of

SUBMITTER: Mehrbod P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8485427 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature