Plant Molecules from Birch and Sunflowers Block Multiple Viruses
Plant Molecules from Birch and Sunflowers Block Multiple Viruses
Researchers in Quebec developed water-soluble saponins from birch bark molecules, betulinic acid, and echinocystic acid, blocking HIV, Ebola, dengue, and SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells. These compounds could lead to broad-spectrum antiviral treatments, utilizing natural plant residues, with potential for improved targeting and vaccine development.
