ArticleViruses2018
Herbal Gel Formulation Developed for Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Activity Also Inhibits In Vitro HSV-2 Infection.
Article in Viruses, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sumac Polyphenols as Pan-Herpesvirus Inhibitors.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Emulgel: A Cutting Edge Approach for Topical Drug Delivery System.Current drug research reviews · 2025Review
- A Systematic Review of Second-Line Treatments in Antiviral Resistant Strains of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV.Cureus · 2023Review
- In Vitro and In Silico Analysis of the Inhibitory Activity of EGCG-Stearate against Herpes Simplex Virus-2.Microorganisms · 2022Article
- A trifunctional contraceptive gel enhances the safety and quality of sexual intercourse.Bioactive materials · 2021Article
- In vitro anti-HIV-1 activity of ethyl gallate.Virusdisease · 2020Article
- Review of Whole Plant Extracts With Activity Against Herpes Simplex Viruses In Vitro and In Vivo.Journal of evidence-based integrative medicineReview
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Abstract
Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infection is the most common cause of genital ulcers. The impact of ulcers also demonstrates a strong link to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Complications, drug resistance, and side-effects of anti-viral drugs make the treatment of HSV-2 infection challenging. Herbal medicines have shown potential against HSV-2 and HIV infections. In this context, polyherbal gel formulation comprising 50% ethanolic extracts from
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