Clin Exp Vaccine Res.  2018 Jan;7(1):37-42. 10.7774/cevr.2018.7.1.37.

Anti-infective potential of catechins and their derivatives against viral hepatitis

• Song JM

• KMID: 2402536
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7774/cevr.2018.7.1.37

Abstract

Polyphenols including catechins from green tea (Camellia sinensis) have been reported to have anti-infective activities against a broad spectrum of viruses and other pathogens. During the last two decades, antiviral activities of catechins with different modes of action have been demonstrated on diverse families of viruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus, Herpes simplex virus, influenza virus, hepatitis B and C virus. In this study, we focused on the antiviral properties of catechins and their derivatives against viral hepatitis which have become a key public health issue due to their serious impact on human health with liver diseases.

Keyword

Catechin; Hepatitis; Antiviral agents

MeSH Terms

Antiviral Agents
Catechin*
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis*
HIV
Humans
Liver Diseases
Orthomyxoviridae
Polyphenols
Public Health
Simplexvirus
Tea
Antiviral Agents
Catechin
Polyphenols
Tea