In recent years, synthetic peptides have been considered promising targets for drug development that possess low side-effects, are cost-effective and are susceptible to rational design. Hecate was initially described as a ...

Objectives Viral outbreaks are a frequent concern for humans. A great variety of drugs has been used to treat viral diseases, which are not always safe and effective and may induce adverse effects, indicating the need for ...

Management of waste and use of winemaking by-products plays an important role in the development of new ingredients, especially with antiviral properties. Although the richness of bioactive compounds from wine waste is ...

In an era of increasing drug resistance, the search for antimicrobial agents is crucial for the development of a sustainable future. Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules with recognised surface tension, and biological ...

The new virus of the of β-Coronaviruses genus, SARS-CoV-2, is the causative agent of coronavirus disease2019 (COVID-19) and is winning a proverbial chess match against all players simultaneous, including physicians, ...

Background: Canine distemper (CD) is a widespread infectious disease that can severely impact a variety of species in the order Carnivora, as well as non-carnivore species such as non-human primates. Despite large-scale ...

Meliacine (MA), an antiviral principle present in partially purified leaf extracts of Melia azedarach L., reduces viral load and abolishes the inflammatory reaction and neovascularization during the development of herpetic ...