Antiviral
activity of lactoferrin
against Potato
virus x
in
vitro and in vivo
Samah A. Mokbel
Department of Virus and Phytoplasma Research, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center., Egypt. Dr.SamahMokbel@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The
effectiveness of lactoferrin against Potato virus x (PVX) in vitro
and in vivo have been evaluated. Four concentrations of lactoferrin 100,
250, 500 and 1000 mg/L were examined either in vitro culture medium or in
vivo (greenhouse). The presence of the virus was evaluated by ELISA technique. Results
demonstrated that application of 1000 mg/L lactoferrin by spraying or combined
with tissue culture proved to be an effective method for PVX-inhibition as
compared with other concentrations. Also, results of antiviral activity of
lactoferrin at concentration 1000 mg/L showed great potential as
phytotherapeutic source to produce quality and health plantlets for rapid and
large scale in vitro production.
Keywords: Lactoferrin; Potato virus x; Tissue culture; Greenhouse; Antiviral
activity
Taha, S.H., Mokbel, A.S., Abdel-Hamid,
M. and Hamed, A.H. (2015). Antiviral activity of lactoferrin against Potato
virus x in vitro and in vivo. Int. J. of Dairy
Science, 10: 86-94.
