Pterois volitans (Lionfish) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Pterois volitans (Lionfish) — family Scorpénidés.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 1 indication in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 44 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Viraemia : Plant part used: Venom. Documented pharmacological profile: Lamivudine-like.
   Selon Sommang NA (2019) : However, in comparison to lamivudine which has 99.55% inhibition level at 100 ppm, it needs much lower concentration to achieve the same result. This study aimed to investigate the antiviral activity of Pterois volitans phospholipase A2 (PV-PLA2) from Indonesia to human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV). Selon Sommeng AN (2019) : One of the control efforts that possible be done is the utilization of venomous spines of Lionfish that contains Phospholipase A2 known to have antiretroviral activity.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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