Investigation of the antiviral activity of Carica papaya L. leaf extract against dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) in Vero cells
Indonesia carries one of the highest dengue burdens in ASEAN, where treatment remains largely supportive rather than antiviral, motivating the search for antiviral candidates from natural sources such as papaya. Papaya leaves contain secondary metabolites reported to have antiviral properties. This study evaluated the...