Antimicrobial Studies

Feasibility of the crude extracts of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius and Colocasia esculenta as intracanal medicaments in endodontic therapy in comparison to the 940 nm diode laser: An in vitro antimicrobial study.

Hama Gharib DS and Salman RF (2023).
J Dent Sci.
PubMed:
36643226

Anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities of flavone C-glycosides of Lophatherum gracile for COVID-19.

This study identified the bioactive components of a medicinal plant, (). Flavone-glycosides were found to be responsible for anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. A method was developed to extract these compounds, which were shown to restrict respiratory bursts and inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection. These findings suggest that could potentially be used as a supplement to treat COVID-19 associated with neutrophils.

Chen YL et al (2023).
J Funct Foods.
PubMed:
36627926