Antiviral Attributes of Bee Venom As a Possible Therapeutic Approach Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Overview

Journal Future Virol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2023 Nov 16

PMID 37970095

Authors

Soumik Goswami

Jayita Pal Chowdhury

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Abstract

The unprecedented scale of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has driven considerable investigation into novel antiviral treatments since effective vaccination strategies cannot completely eradicate the virus. Apitherapy describes the medicinal use of bee venom, which may be an effective treatment against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Bee venom contains chemicals that are antimicrobial and stimulate the immune system to counteract viral load. The present review focuses on the use of bee venom as a possible treatment for COVID-19 and reviews studies on the pharmacodynamics of bee venom.

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