Antiviral activity of leaf-bud gum-resin of Tarenna asiatica

作者:Ramabharathi Vatsavaya*; Saigopal Divi Venkata Ramana; Rajitha Galla
来源:Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2014, 9(3): 398-405.
DOI:10.3329/bjp.v9i3.19707

摘要

The leaf-bud exudate of Tarenna asiatica (Rubiaceae: Ixoroideae, Pavetteae) is investigated for its biological activity. The crude benzene extract and corymbosin (pure compound isolated) were screened for antiviral activity by using ELISA and PCR methods against animal (blue tongue and chikungunya) and plant (papaya ring spot, sesbania mosaic and common bean mosaic) viruses. Both corymbosin and benzene extract showed significant antiviral activity though corymbosin was found relatively more potent against the animal and plant viruses tested. This is the first report of antiviral activity for the gum-resin of T. asiatica, so also for the compound corymbosin, against the plant viruses.

  • 出版日期2014