[Antiviral activity of tannin from the pericarp of Punica granatum L. against genital Herpes virus in vitro].
Based on cell culture techniques this study has demonstrated that tannin from the pericarp of Punica granatum is an effective component against genital herpes virus (HSV-2). The tannin not only inhibits HSV-2 replication, but also shows stronger effects of killing virus and blocking its absorption to cells.
Zhang
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J
Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Medical University, Wuhan.
Zhan
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Yao
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Gao
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Shong
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J
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006367:HeLa Cells / Q000821:virology; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D013634:Tannins / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D013634:Tannins