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Anti-hepatitis C virus activity of crude extract and fractions of Entada africana in genotype 1b replicon systems.
The American journal of Chinese medicine - 1 Jan 2014
Galani Tietcheu Borris Rosnay, Sass Gabriele, Njayou Nico Frederic, Mkounga Pierre, Tiegs Gisa, Moundipa Paul Fewou
Abstract excerpt
Entada africana (Ea) is a medicinal plant from the family of Fabaceae, used in Western and Central Africa regions to treat liver diseases. Antiviral properties of this plant were reported against Hepatitis B virus, while effects against Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remained unknown. This study reports for the first time, the effects of Ea crude extract and fractions on HCV replication. Furthermore, the effect of one...
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