Anti-pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus potential of catechin and gallic acid

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Authors

Huey‐Ling You · Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Chao-Chun Huang · Ministry of Health and Welfare

Chung‐Jen Chen · Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Cheng-Chin Chang · Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Pei-Lin Liao · Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sheng‐Teng Huang · China Medical University

Abstract

The present study demonstrates that catechin might be a safe reagent for long-term use to prevent influenza A (H1N1) virus infection; whereas gallic acid might be a sensitive reagent to inhibit influenza virus infection. We conclude that these two phyto-chemicals in TSL-1 are responsible for exerting anti-pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus effects.

Topics & Keywords

Tea Polyphenols and Effects Computational Drug Discovery Methods Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association

Volume 81, Issue 5, pp. 458-468

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2017.11.007

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