Abstract:Objective. This study aimed to explore whether astragalus polysaccharides (APS) could treat herpes simplex by increasing tissue-resident memory CD8+ T cells (CD8+ TRM cells) and analyze its potential mechanism using the network pharmacologic approach. Methods. C57BL/6J male mice aged 6–8 weeks were divided into a model group with HSV-1 infection treated by saline, a control group without HSV-1 infection but treated by saline, and an APS group with HSV-1 infection treated by APS. Clinical signs were observed, a… Show more
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