Antrodia cinnamomea May Interfere with the Interaction Between ACE2 and SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in vitro and Reduces Lung Inflammation in a Hamster Model of COVID-19.

Lan-Hui LiHsiao-Wen ChiuWei-Ting WongKo-Chieh HuangTzu-Wen LinShui-Tein ChenKuo-Feng Hua

Published in: Journal of inflammation research (2023)

AC shows potential as a nutraceutical for reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection by disrupting the interaction between ACE2 and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, and for preventing COVID-19-associated lung inflammation.

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