A natural antiviral and immunomodulatory compound with antiangiogenic properties

► 1-cinnamoyl-3,11-dihydroxymeliacarpin (CDM) restrains angiogenesis in vitro. ► CDM disrupts tubule formation in vitro because it modulates cytokine production. ► CDM antiangiogenic activity explains the improvement of murine herpetic keratitis. ► This triterpenoid might be an excellent candidate as a novel anti-herpetic agent.