Characterization of the Influenza Virus Inhibiting Fractions of Bergenia ligulata

Authors

  • M Rajbhandari Research Center for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
  • Th Schoepke Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, University of Greifswald

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6515

Keywords:

Bergenia ligulata, anti-influenza, carbohydrates, condensed tannins

Abstract

In the course of screening of plant extracts for anti-influenza viral activity, 50% aqueous methanolic extract exhibited antiviral activity against influenza virus A. Bio-assay guided fractionation of the extract led to the indication of the presence of condensed tannins as the active constituents. This was confirmed by chemical tests as well as by thin layer chromatographic comparison with known tannin containing plant extracts. The active fractions were also analysed for the presence of carbohydrates by gas chromatography.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6515

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12 (2011) 290-295

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2012-07-23

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Rajbhandari, M., & Schoepke, T. (2012). Characterization of the Influenza Virus Inhibiting Fractions of Bergenia ligulata. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 12, 290–295. https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v12i0.6515

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Vol. 12 (2011)

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