New Study Uses Bio-based, Renewable Solvent to Extract Key Nutrient to Combat COVID-19
New Study Uses Bio-based, Renewable Solvent to Extract Key Nutrient to Combat COVID-19 New research published in the ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 1 journal used renewable solvent Cyrene TM – produced by biotechnology company Circa Group from waste biomass – to extract two key phytonutrients, hesperidin and rutin. Hesperidin is a sought after natural flavonoid, which is also being looked at to help tackle COVID-19 2, as it binds to the virus’ key proteins and counteracts cell-damaging effects triggered by infection and inflammation. Related Stories Hesperidin and rutin are n...
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