The Natural Product Eugenol Is an Inhibitor of the Ebola Virus In Vitro

ConclusionThis compound is readily accessible in bulk quantities, is inexpensive, and has a long history of human consumption, which endorses the idea for further assessment as an antiviral therapeutic. This work also suggests that a more exhaustive assessment of natural product libraries against EBOV and other viruses is warranted to improve our ability to identify compounds that are so distinct from FDA approved drugs.
Source: Pharmaceutical Research - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research