Anti-HIV-1 activity of anionic polymers: a comparative study of candidate microbicides

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) in soluble form blocks coreceptor binding sites on the virus envelope glycoprotein gp120 and elicits gp41 six-helix bundle formation, processes involved in virus inactivation. CAP is not soluble at p...

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Main Authors: Li Yun-Yao, Strick Nathan, Neurath A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/2/27

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