Griffithsin: An Antiviral Lectin with Outstanding Therapeutic Potential

Griffithsin (GRFT), an algae-derived lectin, is one of the most potent viral entry inhibitors discovered to date. It is currently being developed as a microbicide with broad-spectrum activity against several enveloped viruses. GRFT can inhibit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection at picomola...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Lusvarghi, Carole A. Bewley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/10/296