Honokiol, a Lignan Biphenol Derived from the Magnolia Tree, Inhibits Dengue Virus Type 2 Infection

Dengue is the most widespread arbovirus infection and poses a serious health and economic issue in tropical and subtropical countries. Currently no licensed vaccine or compounds can be used to prevent or manage the severity of dengue virus (DENV) infection. Honokiol, a lignan biphenol derived from t...

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Main Authors: Fang, Chih-Yeu, Chen, Siang-Jyun, Wu, Huey-Nan, Ping, Yueh-Hsin, Lin, Ching-Yen, Shiuan, David, Chen, Chi-Long, Lee, Ying-Ray, Huang, Kao-Jean
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4584296/