5-7-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one and Dengue

The mosquito transmitted dengue virus (DENV) the causative agent of dengue fever (DF) remains a significant public health burden in many countries. Thailand, along with many countries in Asia and elsewhere, has a long history of using traditional medicines to combat febrile diseases such as DF. Screening bioactive compounds from traditional medicines reported to have antipyretic or anti-inflammatory activity may lead to the development of potent antivirals. In this study oroxylin A (OA), a flavonoid derivative found in Oroxylum indicum (commonly called the Indian trumpet flower or tree of Damocles), was screened for antiviral activity towards DENV.

Topics: Animals; Antiviral Agents; Chlorocebus aethiops; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Flavonoids; Thailand; Vero Cells; Virus Replication