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Antiviral Potential of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Oil and COVID-19

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Title Antiviral Potential of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Oil and COVID-19
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Creator S.V. Ramesh, R. Pandiselvam, K.B. Hebbar, M.R. Manikantan, P.P. Shameena Beegum, Shelly Praveen, N.U. Sruthi
 
Subject Antiviral therapy, immune-modulation, medium-chain fatty acids, lauric acid, SARS-CoV-2, Cocos nucifera L
 
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Background: COVID-19 caused by the novel SARS Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is causing serious problems in the global public health sphere. In the absence of a powerful antiviral treatment, the exploration of plant-based products with antiviral potential has gained interest.

Scope and Approach: This commentary presents the prospects of utilizing coconut oil directly or its derivatives such as monolaurin in treating COVID-19 with a special emphasis on their biochemical characteristics features. The potential pitfalls therein and way forward are also highlighted.

Key findings and conclusions: There are enough research-backed evidences to demonstrate the antiviral capabilities of coconut oil and monolaurin. The possibility of developing a medium-chain fatty acidbased nasal spray as a prophylactic or therapeutic is also discussed. Nevertheless, the potential impediments in devising suitable therapeutic models to treat SARS-CoV-2, are presented.
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Date 2021-07-30T04:56:27Z
2021-07-30T04:56:27Z
2021-05-31
 
Type Article
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/51360
 
Language English
 
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