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 reported  to be the most important pathogens involved. Several antiviral compounds have been developed. Cystus 052, a plant extract from a special variety of Cistusincanus that is rich in polymeric polyphenols, has been shown to exhibit antiviralactivity. In this article, 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. Cystus 052, 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 değerlendirilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Cistus,polifenoller,üst solunumyolu enfeksiyonları,antiviralajanlar

Kaynakça

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