Inhibition of herpes simplex virus type 1 by aqueous extracts from leaves of Helichrysum litoreum Guss.
Helichrysum litoreum Guss, a Campania medicinal plant reported to have antibacterial properties, was evaluated for antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in vitro. The crude aqueous extract from leaves of Helichrysum litoreum at a concentration of 1.35 mg/ml (ww/v) showed significant antiviral activity on HSV-1 in human lung fibroblast as demonstrated by the absence of a cytopathic effect.
Guarino
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Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy.
Sciarrillo
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D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D036562:Helichrysum / Q000737:chemistry*; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts