Antiviral and Virucidal Activities of <i>Uncaria tomentosa</i> (Cat’s Claw) against the Chikungunya Virus

Antiviral and Virucidal Activities of <i>Uncaria tomentosa</i> (Cat’s Claw) against the Chikungunya Virus

<i>Uncaria tomentosa</i> (UT) is a medicinal plant popularly known as cat’s claw belonging to the Rubiaceae family that has been reported to display antiviral and anti-inflammatory activities. The chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreaks constitute a Brazilian public health concern. CHIKV inf...

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Main Authors: Raquel Curtinhas de Lima, Ligia Maria Marino Valente, Débora Familiar Macedo, Luzia Maria de-Oliveira-Pinto, Flavia Barreto dos Santos, José Luiz Mazzei, Antonio Carlos Siani, Priscila Conrado Guerra Nunes, Elzinandes Leal de Azeredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Chikungunya
<i>Uncaria tomentosa</i>
antiviral and virucidal effects
cat’s claw
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/3/369

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