abstract |
Disclosed is an anti-viral agent having a high viral activity and less adverse side effects (including cytotoxicity). Specifically disclosed is an anti-viral agent comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3', 5'-dimethoxyflavone, 3-hydroxypyridine, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and vanillin as an active ingredient. |