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Tetronic acids

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Antiviral (mechanism not fully characterised — possibly inhibits viral replication); antimicrobial

Research Notes

LomatiumWestern

In vitro antiviral activity; historical use during 1918 influenza epidemic (observational accounts from Washoe people). Limited modern pharmacological characterisation

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Furanone derivatives
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Tetronic acids

Furanone derivativesBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

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