The Progress of Anti-HBV Constituents from Medicinal Plants in China

Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causing acute and chronic hepatitis is a serious problem worldwide, whereas the current treatment methods are unsatisfactory. Traditional Chinese herbs that have long been used for medicinal purposes are fascinating sources for novel anti-HBV candidates. Th...

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Main Authors: Chang-An Geng, Ji-Jun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Natural Products and Bioprospecting
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13659-018-0178-6
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Summary:Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causing acute and chronic hepatitis is a serious problem worldwide, whereas the current treatment methods are unsatisfactory. Traditional Chinese herbs that have long been used for medicinal purposes are fascinating sources for novel anti-HBV candidates. This paper summarizes the progress of anti-HBV constituents from diverse medicinal plants in China to provide information for searching new anti-HBV drugs from natural sources. Graphical Abstract
ISSN:2192-2195
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