Grapevine leaf extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and HSV-1 replication
Grapevine leaf extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and HSV-1 replication in the lab Researchers in Italy have shown that leaf extract from the common grapevine – Vitis vinifera – exhibits significant antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Wines and winery bioproducts, such as grape pomace, skins, and seeds, are rich in bioactive compounds against a wide range of human pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses,” says Carla Zannella from the University of Campania and collea...