Indian Journal of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2012/v5i5.20
Year: 2012, Volume: 5, Issue: 5, Pages: 1-2
Original Article
M. Pant1*, T. Ambwani2 and V. Umapathi3
1Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, *Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, 2Dept. of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary and Animal Science,
3 Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station,
[email protected]*
[email protected]
[email protected]
*Author For Correspondence
M. Pant
Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Email:[email protected]*
In the present study Ashwagandha plant was screened for antiviral activity against Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Replication. The hydro- alcoholic extract of Withania somnifera roots showed the inhibition of virus at maximum 99.9 % in its highest nontoxic concentration, 25µg/ml in Cytopathic Effect Reduction Assay. Results indicated that the Withania somnifera root extract has antiviral property against Infectious Bursal Disease virus.
Keywords: Infectious Bursal Disease Virus, Ashwagandha, hydro-alcoholic extract, Antiviral, Withania somnifera
Subscribe now for latest articles and news.