3-O-galloylated procyanidins from Rumex acetosa L. inhibit the attachment of influenza A virus.

Infections by influenza A viruses (IAV) are a major health burden to mankind. The current antiviral arsenal against IAV is limited and novel drugs are urgently required. Medicinal plants are known as an abundant source for bioactive compounds, including antiviral agents. The aim of the present study...

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Main Authors: Andrea Derksen, Andreas Hensel, Wali Hafezi, Fabian Herrmann, Thomas J Schmidt, Christina Ehrhardt, Stephan Ludwig, Joachim Kühn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4193892?pdf=render