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The potential of coconut oil and its derivatives as effective and safe antiviral agents against the novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019)
Indian Coconut Journal ; 64(7):23-26, 2022.
Article in English | CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-2045305
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Monolaurin and lauric acid (C12) have demonstrated considerable viral activity. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that accounts for around 50% of coconut oil;monolaurin is a metabolite produced by the body's enzymes after ingestion of coconut oil and is available as a supplement. Sodium lauryl sulfate, a lauric acid-based surfactant, exhibits antiviral properties. Several antiviral products contain lauric acid, monolaurin, and sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate). This article summarizes the 3 mechanisms proposed to explain the antiviral activity of lauric acid and monolaurin first, they cause virus envelope disintegration;second, they can inhibit late maturation in the virus replication cycle;and third, they can prevent viral proteins from binding to the host cell membrane. This article also discusses several in vitro, animal, and human research that support the potential of coconut oil, lauric acid, and its derivatives.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: CAB Abstracts Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Indian Coconut Journal Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: CAB Abstracts Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Indian Coconut Journal Year: 2022 Document Type: Article