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J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jul;10(Suppl 19):S2248-S2259. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.169.
[h=1]Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies.[/h] Li Z[SUP]1[/SUP], Li L[SUP]2[/SUP], Zhao S[SUP]3[/SUP], Li J[SUP]1[/SUP], Zhou H[SUP]1[/SUP], Zhang Y[SUP]4[/SUP], Yang Z[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]5[/SUP], Yuan B[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP].
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[h=3]Abstract[/h] The direct replication of influenza virus is not the only cause of harm to human health; influenza infection leading to a hyper-inflammatory immune response can also result in serious conditions. So, the treatment strategy for influenza needs to keep balance between antivirus and anti-inflammation. Herein, we review the treatment strategies of anti-influenza drugs and traditional Chinese medicines.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Influenza; anti-inflammation; antivirus; chemical drug; traditional Chinese medicine
PMID: 30116604 PMCID: PMC6072919 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.169
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[h=1]Re-understanding anti-influenza strategy: attach equal importance to antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies.[/h] Li Z[SUP]1[/SUP], Li L[SUP]2[/SUP], Zhao S[SUP]3[/SUP], Li J[SUP]1[/SUP], Zhou H[SUP]1[/SUP], Zhang Y[SUP]4[/SUP], Yang Z[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]5[/SUP], Yuan B[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP].
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[h=3]Abstract[/h] The direct replication of influenza virus is not the only cause of harm to human health; influenza infection leading to a hyper-inflammatory immune response can also result in serious conditions. So, the treatment strategy for influenza needs to keep balance between antivirus and anti-inflammation. Herein, we review the treatment strategies of anti-influenza drugs and traditional Chinese medicines.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Influenza; anti-inflammation; antivirus; chemical drug; traditional Chinese medicine
PMID: 30116604 PMCID: PMC6072919 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.169
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