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Calcium spirulan
In vitroMechanism 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
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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