<it>Sargassum fusiforme </it>fraction is a potent and specific inhibitor of HIV-1 fusion and reverse transcriptase

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Sargassum fusiforme </it>(Harvey) Setchell has been shown to be a highly effective inhibitor of HIV-1 infection. To identify its mechanism of action, we performed bioactivity-guided fractionation on <it>Sargassum fusiforme </it>mixture...

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Main Authors: Thornber Carol, Veille Jean-Claude L, McSharry James J, Duus Karen, Lin Xudong, Paskaleva Elena E, Liu Yanze, Lee David, Canki Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/8