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Antiviral activity of plant juices and green tea against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus in vitro (preprint)
biorxiv; 2020.
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in English
| bioRxiv | ID: ppzbmed-10.1101.2020.10.30.360545
ABSTRACT
Respiratory viruses initially infect the naso- and oropharyngeal regions, where they amplify, cause symptoms and may also be transmitted to new hosts. Preventing initial infection or reducing viral loads upon infection might soothe symptoms, prevent dissemination into the lower airways, or transmission to the next individual. We here analyzed the potential of plant derived products to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus. We found that black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) juice, pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice, and green tea (Camellia sinensis) have virucidal activity against both viruses, suggesting that oral rinsing may reduce viral loads in the oral cavity thereby lowering virus transmission.
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bioRxiv
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Infections
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
Language:
English
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Preprint
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