Ginseng Protects Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus by Modulating Multiple Immune Cells and Inhibiting Viral Replication

Ginseng has been used in humans for thousands of years but its effects on viral infection have not been well understood. We investigated the effects of red ginseng extract (RGE) on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection using in vitro cell culture and in vivo mouse models. RGE partially protect...

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Main Authors: Jong Seok Lee, Yu-Na Lee, Young-Tae Lee, Hye Suk Hwang, Ki-Hye Kim, Eun-Ju Ko, Min-Chul Kim, Sang-Moo Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/2/1021