The mechanism by which influenza A virus nucleoprotein forms oligomers and binds RNA

The mechanism by which influenza A virus nucleoprotein forms oligomers and binds RNA

The structure of the influenza A virus nucleoprotein has proved elusive. But now its crystal structure has been determined, to reveal a crescent-shaped molecule containing connected head and body regions with a groove in between to accommodate the viral RNA. Now the contact points between this protein and other parts of the virus particle can be visualized, which should help in the development of antiviral therapeutics for influenza. The structu…

Chew On This: Scientists Create Gum That Traps Herpes, Flu Viruses

The battle against common viral infections might soon include an unexpected weapon: chewing gum. The post Chew On This: Scientists Create Gum That Traps Herpes, Flu Viruses appeared first on Study Finds.

Antiviral Chewing Gum Can Reduce Influenza and Herpes Simplex Transmission

Scientists in Pennsylvania have created a kind of antiviral chewing gum made from the Australian pea plant. Containing a strong antiviral protein, the researches have used it to reduce the viral load in patients’ mouths for both influenza and herpes simplex viruses. Seasonal influenza epidemics cause a substantial global disease burden and economic losses exceeding […] The post Antiviral Chewing Gum Can Reduce Influenza and Herpes Simplex Transm…

Gum containing bean powder can reduce transmission of flu, herpes, study finds

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Made from lablab beans, the gum was found to neutralize herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, as well as two strains of influenza. According to the study, 40 mg of a two-gram bean gum tablet reduced the amount of virus in a person’s blood by more than 95% an…

Antiviral Chewing Gum Made Of Beans Could Help Stop Spread Of Herpes And Flu

We did gnaw-t expect this, but we’ll always chomp-ion a new discovery.

It is based on the fruit of a plant that contains a natural antiviral protein and in experiments it was shown that it can reduce the viral load within the oral cavity by over 95%.