Therapeutic Effects of Alkaloids on Influenza: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies

    February 2025 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Zhaoyuan Gong, Mingzhi Hu, Guozhen Zhao … Bin Liu
    Studysummary This meta-analysis of animal studies found that alkaloids have potential anti-influenza and anti-inflammatory effects, correlating with improved viral titers and survival rates, though they did not effectively reduce TNF-α and IL-6 levels. Extensive further studies are needed to confirm these findings before considering clinical application.
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