A pomegranate peel extract as inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 Spike binding to human ACE2 (in vitro): a promising source of novel antiviral drugs
A. Tito, A. Colantuono, L. Pirone, E. M. Pedone, D. Intartaglia, G. Giamundo, I. Conte, P. Vitaglione, F. Apone
This study shows that pomegranate peel extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Spike binding to ACE2 and 3CL protease activity in vitro, suggesting potential as an antiviral agent.
bioRxiv · Dec 1, 2020Microbiology