HSV-2 Inhibitor

Dynasore is a cell-permeable dynamin inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 15 μM. Dynasore blocks cell migration.

Ganciclovir (BW 759), a nucleoside analogue, is an orally active antiviral agent with activity against CMV. Ganciclovir also has activity in vitro against members of the herpes group and some other DNA viruses. Ganciclovir inhibits the in vitro replication of human herpes viruses (HSV 1 and 2, CMV) and adenovirus serotypes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 19, 22 and 28. Ganciclovir has an IC₅₀ of 5.2 μM for feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) and can diffuse into the brain.

Acyclovir (Aciclovir) is a potent, orally active antiviral agent. Acyclovir has antiherpetic activity with IC₅₀ values of 0.85 μM and 0.86 μM for HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively. Acyclovir induces cell cycle perturbation and apoptosis. Acyclovir prevents bacterial infections during induction therapy for acute leukaemia.

Xanthohumol is one of the principal flavonoids isolated from hops, the inhibitor of diacylglycerol acetyltransferase (DGAT), COX-1 and COX-2, and shows anti-cancer and anti-angiogenic activities. Xanthohumol also has antiviral activity against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), rhinovirus, HSV-1, HSV-2 and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Surfactin is a potent cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactants consists of four isomers (Surfactin A, B, C and D), which mediates flux of mono-and divalent cations, such as calcium, across lipid bilayer membranes. Surfactin can act as an antimicrobial adjuvant with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antimycoplasma and hemolytic effects. Surfactin also has antiviral activity against a variety of enveloped viruses.

TL-119 (A-3302-B) is a polypeptide. TL-119 can be isolated from the bacteria Micromonospora sp. MAG 9-7 and Saccharomonospora sp. CNQ-490. TL-119 inhibits TRPV-1. TL-119 exhibits antiviral activity against HSV-2. TL-119 possesses anticancer activity against gastric cancer and colorectal cancer.

Trifluridine (Trifluorothymidine) is an irreversible and orally active thymidylate synthase inhibitor, and thereby suppressing DNA synthesis. Trifluridine is an antiviral molecule used for research of HSV, rhabdovirus and orthopoxvirus infection. Trifluridine induces cell apoptosis and autophagy. Trifluridine is also an anticancer agent used in studies of metastatic colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal tumors.

Ganciclovir (BW 759) sodium, a nucleoside analogue, is an orally active antiviral agent with activity against CMV. Ganciclovir sodium also has activity in vitro against members of the herpes group and some other DNA viruses. Ganciclovir sodium inhibits the in vitro replication of human herpes viruses (HSV 1 and 2, CMV) and adenovirus serotypes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 19, 22 and 28. Ganciclovir sodium has an IC₅₀ of 5.2 μM for feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) and can diffuse into the brain.

Pritelivir (AIC316), an inhibitor of the viral helicase-primase complex, exhibits antiviral activity in vitro and in animal models of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Pritelivir is active against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) with the IC₅₀ of 0.02 μM against HSV1-2.

Oxyresveratrol (trans-Oxyresveratrol) is a potent naturally occurring antioxidant and free radical scavenger (IC₅₀ of 28.9 µM against DPPH free radicals). Oxyresveratrol is potent and noncompetitive tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ value of 1.2 µM for mushroom tyrosinase. Oxyresveratrol is effective against HSV-1, HSV-2 and varicella-zoster virus, and has neuroprotective effects.

FSL-1 TFA, a bacterial-derived toll-like receptor 2/6 (TLR2/6) agonist, enhances resistance to experimental HSV-2 infection. FSL-1 TFA induces MMP-9 production through TLR2 and NF-κB/AP-1 signaling pathways in monocytic THP-1 cells.

Amenamevir is a helicase-primase inhibitor which has potent antiviral activity against HSVs with an EC₅₀ of 14 ng/mL.

N-lauroylsarcosine is an anionic surfactant. N-lauroylsarcosine has antiviral activity against HSV-2 strain 333 and HSV-1 strain F. N-lauroylsarcosine synergistically increases skin permeability with 25-50% ethanol. N-lauroylsarcosine can be used to study HSV-2 infection.

Penciclovir (VSA 671) is a potent and selective anti-herpesvirus agent with EC₅₀ values of 0.5, 0.8 μg/ml for HSV-1 (HFEM), HSV-2 (MS), respectively. Penciclovir shows anti-herpesvirus activity with no-toxic. Penciclovir preventes mortality in mouse.

Vidarabine (Ara-A) is a nucleoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces, and a metabolite of Vidarabine phosphate (HY-B0277A). Vidarabine selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase and cellular ribonucleotide reductase, thereby blocking viral replication. Vidarabine phosphate also exhibits antifungal activity, induces late-stage cellular apoptosis, and causes cell cycle arrest. Vidarabine phosphate can be used in research related to severe chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, herpes infection, and candidiasis.

Adenosine 5'-monophosphate monohydrate is an adenosine A₁ receptor agonist. Adenosine 5'-monophosphate monohydrate has significant antiviral activity against HSV-1 and HSV-2.

LDC4297 is a selective inhibitor of CDK7 with an IC₅₀ value of 0.13 nM. LDC4297 inhibits human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication with an EC₅₀ value of 24.5 nM. LDC4297 shows broad antiviral activities to Herpesviridae, Adenoviridae, Poxviridae, Retroviridae and Orthomyxoviridae with EC₅₀ value of 0.02-1.21 μM. LDC4297 can be used for the research of infection.

Defensin HNP-1 human is a type of human neutrophil peptide (HNPs). Defensin HNP-1 human possesses immunomodulatory functions and can delay the apoptosis of neutrophils. Defensin HNP-1 human inhibits DNA/RNA/protein synthesis and interferes with metabolic pathways, thus exhibiting broad antibacterial activity. Defensin HNP-1 human has direct inactivation effects on HIV, HSV-1, HSV-2, CMV, influenza virus, etc. Defensin HNP-1 human has antileishmanial activity. Defensin HNP-1 human is involved in endothelial cell dysfunction during the early development of atherosclerosis.

LDC4297 hydrochloride is a selective inhibitor of CDK7 with an IC₅₀ value of 0.13 nM. LDC4297 hydrochloride inhibits human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication with an EC₅₀ value of 24.5 nM. LDC4297 hydrochloride shows broad antiviral activities to Herpesviridae, Adenoviridae, Poxviridae, Retroviridae and Orthomyxoviridae with EC₅₀ values of 0.02-1.21 μM. LDC4297 hydrochloride can be used for the research of infection.

Docusate Sodium (Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt) is one of the main components in stool softeners. Docusate Sodium is a sulfated surfactant and may inactivate viral pathogens by disrupting viral envelopes and/or denaturing/disassociating proteins. Docusate Sodium is effective in vitro against wild type and drug-resistant strains of HSV type 1 and 2. Docusate Sodium is an obesogen. Docusate Sodium with developmental exposure leads to increased adult adiposity, inflammation, metabolic disorder and dyslipidemia in offspring fed a standard diet in mice.