Calcium spirulan

In vitro

Sulfated polysaccharide (calcium-chelated spirulan)

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits viral penetration into host cells by binding to viral envelope glycoproteins; prevents viral adsorption and fusion at the cell membrane; does not affect intracellular viral replication

Research Notes

SpirulinaWestern

Calcium spirulan has demonstrated broad-spectrum antiviral activity in vitro against enveloped viruses including HIV-1, herpes simplex types 1 and 2, human cytomegalovirus, influenza A, and mumps virus. The mechanism is selective for initial viral attachment, suggesting potential as a topical microbicide. Clinical translation remains limited.

Found In 1 Herb

Spirulina

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sulfated polysaccharide (calcium-chelated spirulan)

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Calcium spirulan

Sulfated polysaccharide (calcium-chelated spirulan)Complex carbohydrate polymers that modulate immune response

Representative pattern: (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

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