| Literature DB >> 9420059 |
B C Herold1, A Siston, J Bremer, R Kirkpatrick, G Wilbanks, P Fugedi, C Peto, M Cooper.
Abstract
Heparan sulfate (HS) serves as a receptor for adherence of herpes simplex viruses, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and, indirectly, human immunodeficiency virus. Using primary human culture systems, we identified sulfated carbohydrate compounds that resemble HS and competitively inhibit infection by these pathogens. These compounds are candidates for intravaginal formulations for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9420059 PMCID: PMC164209
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191