Wogonin inhibits Varicella-Zoster (shingles) virus replication via modulation of type I interferon signaling and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase activity

Wogonin is a natural plant-derived flavonoid isolated from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is an α-herpesvirus, which causes chickenpox and shingles. Antiviral activities of natural plant-derived compounds against VZV have not been fully described. Here, we identif...

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Main Authors: Eun-Jin Choi, Chan-Hee Lee, Youn-Chul Kim, Ok Sarah Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-08-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615002698