Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have reported promising findings in the fight against Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. The study identifies key bioactive compounds present in cow urine distillate (CUD) that demonstrate substantial antiviral activity against the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), opening new avenues for the development of Ayurveda -inspired and affordable antiviral therapeutics.
The research, recently published in the prestigious journal ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, was led by Prof. Shailly Tomar and her team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with researchers from leading Ayurveda and biomedical institutions across India.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have reported promising findings in the fight against Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease that continues to pose a significant public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. The study identifies key bioactive compounds present in cow urine distillate (CUD) that demonstrate substantial antiviral activity against the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), opening new avenues for the development of Ayurveda -inspired and affordable antiviral therapeutics.
The research, recently published in the prestigious journal ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, was led by Prof. Shailly Tomar and her team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with researchers from leading Ayurveda and biomedical institutions across India.
