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Cyanometabolites: molecules with immense antiviral potential
Arch Microbiol. 2023 Apr 3;205(5):164. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03514-y.ABSTRACTCyanometabolites are active compounds derived from cyanobacteria that include small low molecular weight peptides, oligosaccharides, lectins, phenols, fatty acids, and alkaloids. Some of these compounds may pose a threat to human and environment. However, majority of them are known to have various health benefits with antiviral properties against pathogenic viruses including Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Ebola virus (EBOV), Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Influenza A virus (IAV) etc. Cyanometabolites classified as lectins include scytovirin (S...
Source: Herpes - April 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Uma Singh Harsh A Gandhi None Nikita Jaydeep Bhattacharya Ravi Tandon G L Tiwari Richa Tandon Source Type: research
Exploring the Protective Effect of Food Drugs against Viral Diseases: Interaction of Functional Food Ingredients and SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and HSV
Life (Basel). 2023 Feb 1;13(2):402. doi: 10.3390/life13020402.ABSTRACTA complex network of processes inside the human immune system provides resistance against a wide range of pathologies. These defenses form an innate and adaptive immunity, in which certain immune components work together to counteract infections. In addition to inherited variables, the susceptibility to diseases may be influenced by factors such as lifestyle choices and aging, as well as environmental determinants. It has been shown that certain dietary chemical components regulate signal transduction and cell morphologies which, in turn, have consequenc...
Source: Herpes - February 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Andrea Ricci Giovanni N Roviello Source Type: research
A concise review of mushrooms antiviral and immunomodulatory properties that may combat against COVID-19
Food Chem Adv. 2022 Oct;1:100023. doi: 10.1016/j.focha.2022.100023. Epub 2022 Mar 2.ABSTRACTThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, because of its widespread transmission and infection rates. The unique severe disease was found in Wuhan, China, since December 2019, and swiftly spread throughout the world. Natural chemicals derived from herbal medicines and medicinal mushrooms provide a significant resource for the development of novel antiviral drugs. Many natural drugs have been proven to have antiviral properties against a variety of virus strains, such as the coronavirus an...
Source: Herpes - January 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Karuppusamy Arunachalam Sreeja Puthanpura Sasidharan Xuefei Yang Source Type: research
Atherosclerosis by Virus Infection-A Short Review
Biomedicines. 2022 Oct 19;10(10):2634. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines10102634.ABSTRACTAtherosclerosis manifests by the thickening of artery walls and their narrowed channels through the accumulation of plaque. It is one of the most important indicators of cardiovascular disease. It can be caused by various factors, such as smoking, a high cholesterol diet, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and genetic factors. However, atherosclerosis can also develop due to infection. It has been reported that some bacteria and viruses can cause the development of atherosclerosis. Examples of these viruses are influenza viruses, herpes viruses, hep...
Source: Herpes - October 27, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Seang-Hwan Jung Kyung-Tae Lee Source Type: research
Vitamins and minerals: A means for surviving the COVID-19 pandemic or just a myth?
A novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS ‐CoV‐2]) that was initially reported from Wuhan, China in December 2019, was declared a pandemic by the WHO in March 2020. Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, where there are no specific effective preventive or therapeutic drugs available, a healthy immune system is one of the most import ant tools that should be considered. Vitamins and minerals supplements have been well known to help the immune system in battling viral infections in general. Physicians worldwide are largely interested in vitamin and mineral supplements to help them bat...
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - May 29, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Molecular docking of phytochemical compounds of Momordica charantia as potential inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2
CONCLUSION: Our result indicates that these molecules may be further explored as promising candidates against SARS-CoV-2 or just simply suggested that Momordica charantia as one of the best food alternatives to be consumed during pandemic.PMID:35049440 | DOI:10.2174/1871526522666220113143358
Source: Infectious Disorders Drug Targets - January 20, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yayu Mulsiani Evary Ayu Masyita Arie Ariezandi Kurnianto Rangga Meidianto Asri Yusnita Rifai Source Type: research
Impact of COVID-19 on Nutrition, Food Security, and Dietary Diversity and Quality in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Nigeria
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2021 Jun 23:tpmd201617. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1617. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have far-reaching consequences for developing countries through the combined effects of infection and mortality, and the mitigation measures that can impact food systems and diets. Using a mobile platform, this cross-sectional study evaluated the effect of COVID-19 on food prices and dietary quality for 1797 households in Nouna and Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, Addis Ababa and Kersa in Ethiopia, and Lagos and Ibadan in Nigeria. We assessed the consumption of 20 food groups during the p...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - June 23, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Isabel Madzorera Abbas Ismail Elena C Hemler Michelle L Korte Adedokun A Olufemi Dongqing Wang Nega Assefa Firehiwot Workneh Bruno Lankoande Angela Chukwu Millogo Ourohire Josiemer Mattei Abdramane Soura Yemane Berhane Ali Sie Ayoade Oduola Wafaie W Fawzi Source Type: research
Micronutrient therapy and effective immune response: a promising approach for management of COVID-19
AbstractThe escalating prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, with an increased rate of morbidity and mortality, highlights an urgent need to develop more effective therapeutic interventions. Despite the authorized treatment against COVID-19 by the European Union (EU), the safety and effectiveness of this therapeutic strategy for a wide variety of patients have remained a significant challenge. In this respect, micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, as essential factors, can be considered for improving the function of the immune system and accelerating the treatment procedure. Dietary supplemen...
Source: Infection - June 23, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
