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OBJECTIVE
γ-Mangostin is a xanthone found in the fruit hulls of Garcinia mangostana L., which have long been used in Southeast Asia as a traditional medicine for the treatment of abdominal pain, dysentery, wound infections, fever and convulsions. Recent studies have revealed that γ-mangostin
Since severe dengue virus (DENV) infection in humans associates with both high viral load and massive cytokine production - referred to as "cytokine storm", an ideal drug for treatment of DENV infection should efficiently inhibit both virus production and cytokine expression. In searching for such
In view of the continuous growth of the botanical dietary supplement industry and the increased popularity of lesser known or exotic botanicals, recent findings are described on the phytochemical composition and biological activities of five selected fruits consumed in the United States, namely,