Antiviral compositions comprising ethanol extract of tetracera scandens and use thereof
AssigneeThe Catholic University of Korea Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
InventorJi Chang YOU
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Abstract
A composition for preventing or treating a viral infection, which includes an ethanol extract of Tetracera scandens as an effective component, is provided. The composition exhibits low toxicity and few side effects and effectively inhibits reverse transcriptase activities to suppress synthesis of DNA, and thus can be useful in preventing or treating infections caused by various kinds of RNA viruses.
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A method for treating a viral infection, comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising ethanol extract of Tetracera scandens as an effective component to a subject in need thereof.
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