The antiviral activity of chitosan (review)

Data on the inhibitory effect of chitosan on viral infections in animals, plants, and microorganisms are reviewed. The effects of the physicochemical parameters and structure of chitosan on its antiviral activity are analyzed. Possible mechanisms of the inhibitory effect of chitosan on viral infecti...

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Published inPrikladnaja biohimija i mikrobiologija Vol. 38; no. 1; p. 5
Main Author Chirkov, S N
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.01.2002
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Animals
Antiviral Agents - chemistry
Antiviral Agents - pharmacology
Antiviral Agents - therapeutic use
Bacteriophages - drug effects
Chitin - analogs & derivatives
Chitin - chemistry
Chitin - pharmacology
Chitin - therapeutic use
Chitosan
Humans
Plant Viruses - drug effects
Structure-Activity Relationship
Virus Diseases - prevention & control
Virus Diseases - virology
Viruses - drug effects
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Summary:Data on the inhibitory effect of chitosan on viral infections in animals, plants, and microorganisms are reviewed. The effects of the physicochemical parameters and structure of chitosan on its antiviral activity are analyzed. Possible mechanisms of the inhibitory effect of chitosan on viral infections are discussed.
ISSN:0555-1099