Does an apple a day keep the doctor away because a phytoestrogen a day keeps the virus at bay? A review of the anti-viral properties of phytoestrogens

Genistein, one of several phytoestrogens that demonstrate antiviral activity. From dengue to herpes and influenza to AIDS, the phytoestrogens that are present in many fruits and vegetables have been shown to exert anti-viral properties. Here we review the various different anti-viral mechanisms empl...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Phytochemistry (Oxford) 2007-02, Vol.68 (3), p.266-274
Hauptverfasser:	Martin, J.H.J., Crotty, S., Warren, P., Nelson, P.N.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analytical, structural and metabolic biochemistry Anti-viral Antiviral Agents - administration & dosage Apple Biological and medical sciences Chemical constitution Dengue Virus - drug effects Diet Enzymes Enzymes and enzyme inhibitors Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General pharmacology Herpesviridae - drug effects Humans Ligases Malus - chemistry Medical sciences Metabolism Orthomyxoviridae - drug effects Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food Pharmacology. Drug treatments Phytoestrogen Phytoestrogens - administration & dosage Plant physiology and development Virus
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Zusammenfassung:	Genistein, one of several phytoestrogens that demonstrate antiviral activity. From dengue to herpes and influenza to AIDS, the phytoestrogens that are present in many fruits and vegetables have been shown to exert anti-viral properties. Here we review the various different anti-viral mechanisms employed by phytoestrogens.
ISSN:	0031-9422 1873-3700
DOI:	10.1016/j.phytochem.2006.11.018