| Literature DB >> 233133 |
R Pompei, O Flore, M A Marccialis, A Pani, B Loddo.
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Screening investigations in antiviral action of plant extracts have revealed that a component of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots, found to be glycyrrhizie acid, is active against viruses. We report here that this drug inhibits growth and cytopathology of several unrelated DNA and RNA viruses, while not affecting cell activity and ability to replicate. In addition, glycyrrhizic acid inactivates herpes simplex virus particles irreversibly.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 233133 DOI: 10.1038/281689a0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nature ISSN: 0028-0836 Impact factor: 49.962