Ginkgolic Acid Inhibits Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Skin Infection and Prevents Zosteriform Spread in Mice

Ginkgolic Acid Inhibits Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Skin Infection and Prevents Zosteriform Spread in Mice

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes a lifelong latent infection with an estimated global prevalence of 66%. Primary and recurrent HSV infections are characterized by a tingling sensation, followed by an eruption of vesicles, which can cause painful erosions. Commonly used antiviral drugs agai...

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Main Authors: Maimoona S. Bhutta, Oren Shechter, Elisa S. Gallo, Stephen D. Martin, Esther Jones, Gustavo F. Doncel, Ronen Borenstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
ginkgolic acid
antiviral
herpes simplex type 1
acyclovir-resistance
zosteriform infection
fusion inhibition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/1/86

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