| Autor: |
N.U. Sruthi, M. R. Manikantan, K. B. Hebbar, S.V. Ramesh, P. P. Shameena Beegum, Ravi Pandiselvam, Shelly Praveen |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Coronaviruses. 2:405-410 |
| ISSN: |
2666-7967 |
| DOI: |
10.2174/2666796701999201104164010 |
| Popis: |
Background: COVID-19 caused by the novel SARS Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is causing serious blockades in the global public health sphere. In the absence of a powerful antiviral treatment, exploration of plant-based products with antiviral potential has gained interest. Scope and Approach: This commentary presents the prospects of utilizing coconut oil directly or its derivatives such as monolaurin in treating COVID-19 with a special emphasis on their biochemical characteristics features. The potential pitfalls therein and way forward are also highlighted. Key findings and conclusions: There are enough research-backed evidences to demonstrate the antiviral capabilities of coconut oil and monolaurin. Possibility of developing a medium chain fatty acid-based nasal spray as a prophylactic or therapeutic is also discussed. Nevertheless, the potential impediments in devising suitable therapeutic models to treat SARS-CoV-2 are presented. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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