id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-296195-m2wwlvgx Chen, Chung-Jen Toona sinensis Roem tender leaf extract inhibits SARS coronavirus replication 2008-10-30 .txt text/plain 2541 156 66 RESULTS: Only TSL-1, the extract from tender leaf of Toona sinensis Roem was found to have an evident effect against SARS-CoV with selectivity index 12∼17. In the third study, five TCM formulae included Yin-Chiau-San, Pu-Zhi-Siau-Du-Yien, Ger-Gern-Hwang-Lein, Sang-Zhiu-Yien and Huang-Lein-Zhei-Du-Tang as well as Toona sinensis Roem tender leaf extract TSL-1 and TSL-1nm were tested against SARS-CoV. Much different from a lot of previously identified components or drugs against SARS-CoV, the tender leaf of Toona sinensis Roem has been used as a popular vegetable by Chinese people in both mainland China and Taiwan with high level of safety. To our knowledge, this is the first report to show extract from the tender leaf of Toona sinensis Roem against SARS-CoV. In conclusion, this paper reports for the first time that extract from a vegetable, the tender leaf of Toona sinensis Roem, can inhibit SARS-CoV in vitro. In conclusion, this paper reports for the first time that extract from a vegetable, the tender leaf of Toona sinensis Roem, can inhibit SARS-CoV in vitro. ./cache/cord-296195-m2wwlvgx.txt ./txt/cord-296195-m2wwlvgx.txt