Phytosterol {90000490} Record Keys Parent:[ ] Definition:Phytosterol Queue:[ ] Details Initialisation date:[ ] Specification: [ ]Source: [ ] Meta Information Structural Type:[ ] Functional Type:[ ] Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] - high-dose phytosterol esters significantly increased mRNA expression level of Claudin-1 and #Occludin in the colon, in comparison to the HFD group, likely enhancing intestinal barrier integrity. [1.2] [#Respiratory syncytial virus] - dietary polyphenol, lignan and phytosterol intake in reducing #Covid-19 risk. - The antiviral efficacy of #Polyphenols including #Lignans and plant sterols has been confirmed against SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, Ebola virus, HIV, #Influenza virus and other viruses causing respiratory tract infections. - their beneficial effects against the SARS-CoV-2 virus resulting from their ability to bind to peak protein sites on the ACE2 receptor used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells, regulate ACE2 expression and also interfere with SARS-CoV-2 replication by inhibiting the virus protease or inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp)References Notes[ ]
