Damian C. Odimegwu

Low-dose Sekikaic Acid Modulates Host Immunity and Protects Cells from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Damian C. Odimegwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2018

Introduction: Investigations of Ramalina farinaceae and its isolated compounds had reportedly shown appreciable anti-RSV activity albeit within a slim therapeutic window. Sekikaic acid represent one of such compounds. In this present study, sekikaic acid in very low dose was eval...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJI/2018/40802

In vitro Antiviral Activity of Nauclea latifolia Root Bark Extract Against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Damian C. Odimegwu & Charles O. Esimone · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Extract of Nauclea latifolia (NL) root bark collected from the Nigerian flora was examined for anti-RSV activity. Preliminary data showed anti-RSV activities with IC50 =75.62 µg/ml when tested against the recombinant strain rgRSV expressing the green fluorescent protein. Correspo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/39383