Research Progression of Anti-HIV Chinese Medicines and Their Natural Active Ingredients

• Main Authors: Jing Chen, Linchun Fu, Maoqing Li, Jiantao Chen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Third Party Medicine International Publishing Group Co. Limited 2014-06-01
• Series: Journal of International Translational Medicine
• Subjects: Human immunodeficiency virus; Chinese medicine; Anti-HIV review
• Online Access: http://www.jitm.hk/EN/abstract/abstract67.shtml

Objective: To review the research progression of Chinese medicines for anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and their natural active ingredients at home and abroad so as to provide references for pharmaceutical research and clinical medication. Methods: Abundant representative literatures at home and abroad were classified to introduce the anti-HIV monomers, compounds and natural active ingredients of Chinese medicines. Results: The researches on anti-HIV natural medicines have obtained great achievements, in which medicines with anti-virus and immunity-improving functions have had rapid progression and new-types for anti-virus also have had dramatic development. Conclusion: The progression of anti-HIV Chinese medicines and their active ingredients has favorable prospect.