A Synthetic Bioactive Peptide Derived from the Asian Medicinal Plant <i>Acacia catechu</i> Binds to Dengue Virus and Inhibits Cell Entry

A Synthetic Bioactive Peptide Derived from the Asian Medicinal Plant <i>Acacia catechu</i> Binds to Dengue Virus and Inhibits Cell Entry

Dengue virus (DENV) infection has become a critically important globally prevalent infectious disease, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Since neither currently exists, there is an urgent need for an effective vaccine to prevent, and a specific drug to treat DENV infection. Therapeut...

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Main Authors: Aussara Panya, Nunghathai Sawasdee, Pucharee Songprakhon, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Siriphorn Rotarayanont, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
dengue virus
antiviral agent
peptide inhibitor
<i>Acacia catechu</i>
bioactive peptide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/11/1267

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