Immunomodulatory Activity of Red Ginseng against Influenza A Virus Infection

Ginseng herbal medicine has been known to have beneficial effects on improving human health. We investigated whether red ginseng extract (RGE) has preventive effects on influenza A virus infection in vivo and in vitro. RGE was found to improve survival of human lung epithelial cells upon influenza v...

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Main Authors: Jong Seok Lee, Hye Suk Hwang, Eun-Ju Ko, Yu-Na Lee, Young-Man Kwon, Min-Chul Kim, Sang-Moo Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/2/517