C. O. Esimone, T. Grunwald, C. S. Nworu, S. Kuate, P. Proksch and K. Überla 2009: Broad spectrum antiviral fractions from the lichen Ramalina farinacea (L.) Ach.. - Chemotherapy55(2): 119-126. [RLL List # 216 / Rec.# 30740] Keywords: ANTIVIRAL/ HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENTY VIRUS/ HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS/ ADENOVIRUSES/ RAMALINA/ MEDICINE
Abstract: [ET4 [ethylacetate-soluble fraction] represents a novel fraction from the lichen R. farinacea with broad spectrum antiviral activity against DNA viruses (adenovirus and HSV-1) and RNA viruses (HIV-1 and RSV). The effect against DNA and RNA viruses is mediated by different sub-fractions within R. farinacea."]