Daniela Pastorim Vaiss, Jamile Lima Rodrigues, Virginia Campello Yurgel, Frank do Carmo Guedes, Lauanda Larissa Mendonça da Matta, Paula Alice Bezerra Barros, Gustavo Richter Vaz, Raíssa Nunes Dos Santos, Bibiana Franzen Matte, Larine Kupski, Jaqueline Garda-Buffon, Juliana Bidone, Ana Luiza Muccillo-Baisch, Fabio Sonvico, Cristiana Lima Dora
One of the most frequent causes of respiratory infections are viruses. Viruses reaching the airways can be absorbed by the human body through the respiratory mucosa and mainly infect lung cells. Several viral infections are not yet curable, such as coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, the side effect of synthetic antiviral drugs and reduced efficacy against resistant variants have reinforced the search for alternative and effective treatment options, such as plant-derived antiviral molecules. Curcumin (CUR) and quercetin (QUE) are two natural compounds that have been widely studied for their health benefits, such as antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity...
April 12, 2024: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences