Vaticanol B for COVID-19

Vaticanol B has been reported as potentially beneficial for COVID-19 in the following study.

COVID-19 involves the interplay of 350+ viral and host proteins and factors providing many therapeutic targets. Scientists have proposed 10,000+ potential treatments. c19early.org analyzes 200+ treatments. We have not reviewed vaticanol B in detail.

Study suggesting benefit with vaticanol B

Tietjen et al., The Natural Stilbenoid (–)-Hopeaphenol Inhibits Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 USA-WA1/2020, B.1.1.7, and B.1.351 Variants, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, doi:10.1128/AAC.00772-21

Antivirals are urgently needed to combat the global SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic, supplement existing vaccine efforts, and target emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Small molecules that interfere with binding of the viral spike receptor binding domain (RBD) to the host angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) receptor may be effective inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 cell entry.