Antiviral activity of Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis against Coxsackievirus A and Enterovirus 71 infection in human skeletal muscle and colon cell lines.
- 2016-06-24
- Virology journal 13(1)
- Lei Yin Emily Ang
- Horng Khit Issac Too
- Eng Lee Tan
- Tak-Kwong Vincent Chow
- Lynette Pei-Chi Shek
- Elizabeth Huiwen Tham
- Sylvie Alonso
- PubMed: 27341804
- DOI: 10.1186/s12985-016-0567-6
- Low evidence
L. reuteri Protectis displays a significant dose-dependent antiviral activity against Coxsackievirus type A (CA) strain 6 (CA6), CA16 and EV71... the antiviral effect is likely achieved through direct physical interaction between bacteria and virus particles, which impairs virus entry into its mammalian host cell.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes