Marta Cogoni
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Research Subjects
Marta Cogoni has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Aldo Manzin
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of Microbiology and Virology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy
1 shared publication - Giuseppina Sanna
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
1 shared publication - Luay Rashan
Biodiversity Unit, Research Center, Dhofar University, Salalah 211, Oman
1 shared publication - Luca Virdis
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of Microbiology and Virology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
1 shared publication - Matthew Gavino Donadu
Scuola di Specializzazione in Farmacia Ospedaliera, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
1 shared publication - Rebecca Piras
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of Microbiology and Virology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
New Insights into the Combined Antiviral Effect of Extracts from Nerium oleander and Boswellia sacra Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Preliminary Report
In recent years, the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens and the limitations of current therapies have highlighted the need for innovative strategies to combat emerging viral infections. Natural compounds, derived from plants, are playing an increasingly significant role in the research of novel and effective therapies. Boswellia sacra, a frankincense-producing tree widely distributed in Yemen and Oman, and Nerium oleander, a common ornamental and medicinal plant, are examples of plants with well-documented antimicrobial properties. Their extracts have demonstrated good activity against a wide range of infections, which is attributed to the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory compounds they contain. Based on these findings, we assessed, in vitro, the broad-spectrum antiviral activity of combined extracts obtained from Boswellia sacra and Nerium oleander. The extract mixture NOBS7(1) was found to be active against the respiratory virus RSV, Herpesvirus simplex type 1, and Coxsackievirus 5. Furthermore, a combination of cell-based assays was performed to provide additional insights into their potential mechanism of action.
Open AccessNew Insights into the Combined Antiviral Effect of Extracts from Nerium oleander and Boswellia sacra Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Preliminary Report
In recent years, the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens and the limitations of current therapies have highlighted the need for innovative strategies to combat emerging viral infections. Natural compounds, derived from plants, are playing an increasingly significant role in the research of novel and effective therapies. Boswellia sacra, a frankincense-producing tree widely distributed in Yemen and Oman, and Nerium oleander, a common ornamental and medicinal plant, are examples of plants with well-documented antimicrobial properties. Their extracts have demonstrated good activity against a wide range of infections, which is attributed to the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory compounds they contain. Based on these findings, we assessed, in vitro, the broad-spectrum antiviral activity of combined extracts obtained from Boswellia sacra and Nerium oleander. The extract mixture NOBS7(1) was found to be active against the respiratory virus RSV, Herpesvirus simplex type 1, and Coxsackievirus 5. Furthermore, a combination of cell-based assays was performed to provide additional insights into their potential mechanism of action.