An overview of herbal antiviral compounds against dengue virus (Ae. aygepti). | [NUST Journal of Natural Sciences • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Sobia Tabassum: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, H-10 Campus, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Faiza Abdul-Rashid: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, H-10 Campus, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Hina Javed: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, H-10 Campus, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Ashraf: Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) H-12 Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Dengue is the current prevalent disease caused by vector A. aegypti having four serotypes DENV 1,2,3,4. Natural biological systems are disrupted by the repeated use of synthetic repellents and often results in the development of resistance against dengue virus. These problems have emphasized the need for the development of new strategies for the selective control of mosquito larvae. Therefore antiviral active compounds are extracted from natural herbs to treat dengue virus. The aim of this paper is to review some opportunities in the development of anti-dengue drugs from celery, black seed, ponneem, Cucurbitaceae U. tomentosa, Gastrodiaelata Bl, LL alba and L. citriodora, Vitex trifolia and citrus plants like lemon, orange which might be helpful to control the epidemic.

Page(s): 44-46

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Published: Journal: NUST Journal of Natural Sciences, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Year: 2012

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