Natural Products and Bioprospecting (Jul 2018)
The Progress of Anti-HBV Constituents from Medicinal Plants in China
Abstract
Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causing acute and chronic hepatitis is a serious problem worldwide, whereas the current treatment methods are unsatisfactory. Traditional Chinese herbs that have long been used for medicinal purposes are fascinating sources for novel anti-HBV candidates. This paper summarizes the progress of anti-HBV constituents from diverse medicinal plants in China to provide information for searching new anti-HBV drugs from natural sources. Graphical Abstract
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