Anti-infective Properties of Cistus Incanus, a Plant Extract

Abstract

Abstract

The most common diseases in the world are upper respiratory tract infections, resulting in substantial morbidity, mortality, and financial loss. Viruses are reportedto be the most important pathogens involved. Several antiviral compounds have beendeveloped. Cystus052, a plant extract from a special variety of Cistus incanus that is rich in polymeric polyphenols, has been shown to exhibit antiviral activity. In thisarticle, the properties and efficacy of Cistus incanusis reviewed.

Keywords

• Cistus,polyphenols,upperrespiratory infections,antiviral agents

Cistus Incanus Bitki Özünün Anti-Enfektif Özellikleri

Öz

Öz

Dünyada en yaygın hastalık olan üst solunum yolu enfeksiyonları (ÜSYE) yüksek morbidite, mortalite ve ekonomik kayıplara yol açmaktadır. ÜSYE etiyolojisinde en sık saptanan patojenler viruslardır. Korunma ve tedavi amaçlı birçok antiviral özellikte madde geliştirilmiştir. Cystus052, Cistus incanus bitkisinden elde edilen bir bitki özütü olup polimerik polifenollerden zengindir ve antiviral etkinliği gösterilmiştir. Bu yazıda Cistus incanus bitki özütünün özellikleri ve etkinliği değerlen-dirilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Cistus,polifenoller,üst solunumyolu enfeksiyonları,antiviralajanlar

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