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2000
Volume 22, Issue 5
  • ISSN: 1570-1638
  • E-ISSN: 1875-6220

Abstract

Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid with strong pharmacological activity such as analgesic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antivirus, anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, anti-obesity, and hypolipidemic effects. Accumulated evidence indicates berberine plays an inhibitory role against infection of numerous viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus, respiratory syncytial virus, hepatitis C virus, human papillomavirus, human cytomegalovirus, and influenza virus. Berberine’s antiviral action has shown promise, making it a viable option for synergistically enhancing the inhibitory effect of current antiviral medicines. This review provides an overview of prior berberine antiviral studies to prepare for its potential use as a natural antiviral agent in future research.

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