Antiviral Effect of Honey Extract Camelyn Against SARS-CoV-2
Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics (JABET)
Key finding: EC50 values of 85.7-192.4 µg/mL against SARS-CoV-2. Dual mechanism: inhibits initial replication + prevents viral entry. Non-cytotoxic to healthy cells.
In-vitro study published in JABET (June 8, 2021) examining honey extract effectiveness against coronavirus. The study found the extract inhibited viral replication while remaining non-cytotoxic to host cells.