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Abstract Title:

Almond Skin Inhibits HSV-2 Replication in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells by Modulating the Cytokine Network.

Abstract Source:

Molecules. 2015 ;20(5):8816-22. Epub 2015 May 15. PMID: 25988612

Abstract Author(s):

Adriana Arena, Carlo Bisignano, Giovanna Stassi, Angela Filocamo, Giuseppina Mandalari

Article Affiliation:

Adriana Arena

Abstract:

We have investigated the effect of almond skin extracts on the production of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). PBMCs were either infected or not by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), with and without prior treatment with almond skin extracts. Production of IL-17 induced by HSV-2 was inhibited by natural skins (NS) treatment. NS triggered PBMC in releasing IFN-α, IFN-γ and IL-4 in cellular supernatants. These results may explain the antiviral potential of almond skins.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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