Antiviral Res September 2007 PMID 17428553

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle.

Els Keyaerts, Leen Vijgen, Christophe Pannecouque, Els Van Damme, Willy Peumans, Herman Egberink, Jan Balzarini, Marc Van Ranst

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The collection reveals a generally positive attitude toward the potential of plant lectins as antiviral agents, with posts referencing the 2007 study and discussing the presence of lectins in elderberries and stinging nettle, demonstrating curiosity and some depth of understanding. The tone varies from scientific inquiries to casual remarks, contributing to an overall impression of interest and cautious optimism about applying this research.

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Most discussions imply a positive view of the research, with some referencing related studies and potential applications, indicating general support or curiosity.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high interest by highlighting the research's relevance, sharing historical data, and questioning its application, reflecting engagement with the scientific findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some tracking of research history, mentioning specific compounds, and questioning its current use, showing moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While not all posts directly discuss implications, several indicate the potential significance of the research findings, especially in context of COVID-19 responses.

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Seed Oil Respecter
@gzed777 · X

@Plant_proof How about this? https://t.co/5bQBxePs8y

Jun 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 716 followers View post →
Kelly Robinson
@kelrobi11 · X

Title: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle Stinging Nettle is n-acetylglucosamine (aka NAG or GlcNAc) specific also. https://t.co/oCFtLMpdEG

Apr 1, 2020 · 1 like · 2,147 followers View post →
jamiek.ing
@jamie_jk · X

Here is a paper showing action of UDA against SARS-Cov: 'Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle.' https://t.co/QeFC892vnN

Apr 5, 2020 · 8,952 followers View post →
Ed Rybicki
@edrybicki · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle | From 2007!! #ISPMF @scoopit https://t.co/Dmx8nAWwl8

May 27, 2020 · 4,374 followers View post →
Kelly Robinson
@kelrobi11 · X

Title: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle Stinging Nettle is n-acetylglucosamine (aka NAG or GlcNAc) specific. https://t.co/oCFtLMpdEG

Apr 1, 2020 · 2,147 followers View post →
Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle 2007 Mar 30 https://t.co/xgpXhjJtrO

Jan 27, 2025 · 1,755 followers View post →

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Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle 2007 Mar 30 https://t.co/xgpXhjJtrO

Jan 27, 2025 · 1,755 followers View post →
anxeru
@anxeru · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle https://t.co/xmEXNNzmpV

Feb 2, 2023 · 33 followers View post →
On Fire
@FittyAfAndBeatz · X

lectins are good. elderberries contain them fuck masks. "Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle" get ur microbiome In tiptop shape so u no worries of leaky gut @AlpacaAurelius https://t.co/txke328Lvw

Nov 2, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
Paige Norman (American Ama)
@AmericanAmaPN · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle https://t.co/c155NLBs20

Feb 3, 2022 · 910 followers View post →
Seed Oil Respecter
@gzed777 · X

@Plant_proof How about this? https://t.co/5bQBxePs8y

Jun 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 716 followers View post →
impressionist
@impressionist81 · X

https://t.co/ybWlcM7uZq

Jul 30, 2020 · 1,484 followers View post →
Ed Rybicki
@edrybicki · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle | From 2007!! #ISPMF @scoopit https://t.co/Dmx8nAWwl8

May 27, 2020 · 4,374 followers View post →
Ed Rybicki
@edrybicki.bsky.social · Bluesky

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle | From 2007!! #ISPMF @scoopit

May 27, 2020 View post →
Eco Witch
@EcoWitch · X

Do you think anyone is actually looking at old research for a #coronavirus solution. There's so much out there eg 'Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle' . https://t.co/HzAQpujNNO

Apr 28, 2020 · 1,061 followers View post →
jamiek.ing
@jamie_jk · X

Here is a paper showing action of UDA against SARS-Cov: 'Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle.' https://t.co/QeFC892vnN

Apr 5, 2020 · 8,952 followers View post →
Kelly Robinson
@kelrobi11 · X

Title: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle Stinging Nettle is n-acetylglucosamine (aka NAG or GlcNAc) specific also. https://t.co/oCFtLMpdEG

Apr 1, 2020 · 1 like · 2,147 followers View post →
Kelly Robinson
@kelrobi11 · X

Title: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle Stinging Nettle is n-acetylglucosamine (aka NAG or GlcNAc) specific. https://t.co/oCFtLMpdEG

Apr 1, 2020 · 2,147 followers View post →
John Doe
@JohnDoe47564694 · X

RT @buythursday: Here is another study: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral r…

Mar 14, 2020 · 1 share · 375 followers View post →
Dreamgbutterfly
@dreamgbutterfly · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle https://t.co/QIcNyRua6h

Mar 10, 2020 · 80 followers View post →
BTD
@buythursday · X

Here is another study: Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle c) https://t.co/oeB0CXhjgj #covid19 #sarscov

Mar 7, 2020 · 1 share · 378 followers View post →
AntiAgify - Science will set you free
@AntiAgify · X

Plant lectins are potent inhibitors of coronaviruses by interfering with two targets in the viral replication cycle https://t.co/fszIkfDdb7

Feb 25, 2020 · 1,352 followers View post →
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