Inhibitory effect of β-escin on Zika virus infection through the interruption of viral binding, replication, and stability

Abstract β-Escin is a mixture of triterpenoid saponins extracted from horse chestnut seeds that have diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammation, anti-edematous, venotonic, and antiviral effects. In the clinical setting, β-escin is primarily used to treat venous insufficiency and...

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Main Authors: Zheng-Zong Lai, Hsin-Hsuen Shen, Yen-Mei Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36871-1