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Antiviral Activity of Vitis vinifera Leaf Extract against SARS-CoV-2 and HSV-1.

Vine leaves contain bioactive compounds with antiviral properties against human pathogens. Researchers evaluated the phenolic composition and antiviral activity of leaf extract against Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). HPLC-MS/MS analysis identified 40 phenolic compounds in the extract, including quercetin derivatives, luteolin, kaempferol, and apigenin. The extract inhibited both viruses at a low concentration of 10 μg/mL. These findings suggest natural extracts could be used in antiviral drugs and future vaccines.

Zannella C et al (2021).
Viruses.
PubMed:
34209556

A Leaf Extract of Harrisonia abyssinica Ameliorates Neurobehavioral, Histological and Biochemical Changes in the Hippocampus of Rats with Aluminum Chloride-Induced Alzheimer's Disease.

Anwar HM et al (2021).
Antioxidants (Basel).
PubMed:
34208063

Hidden Fungi: Combining Culture-Dependent and -Independent DNA Barcoding Reveals Inter-Plant Variation in Species Richness of Endophytic Root Fungi in Elymus repens.

Høyer AK and Hodkinson TR (2021).
J Fungi (Basel).
PubMed:
34207673