Inhibitory effect of [6]-shogaol against 3CLpro activity and SARS-CoV-2 infection
This study highlights [6]-shogaol and ZR-P as promising natural inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2, providing new insights into the pharmacological potential of traditional ginger preparations and their active components against COVID-19.
Authors
- Takashi Tanikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2455-5257)
- Tsuyoshi Hayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3158-673X)
- Yuichi Someya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1654-3432)
- Hitoshi Kamauchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8023-0097)
- Masashi Kitamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4741-0320)
- Yuka Kiba
Institutions
- Musashino University (JP)
- Josai University (JP)
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-05094-4
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.67
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science