Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of Astragalin on hepatitis C virus(HCV). Methods The inhibitory effect of Astragalin at various concentrations on Huh7. 5. 1 cells was determined by MTT assay, while that of various concentrations of Astragalin, ribavirin and interferon(IFN) on HCV by IFA. The expressions of HCV NS5 A protein in Huh7. 5. 1 cells treated with various concentrations of Asragalin, ribavirin and IFN were determined by Western blot. Results Astragalin showed dose-dependent inhibitor...