Inhibition of <i>Escherichia</i> Virus MS2, Surrogate of SARS-CoV-2, via Essential Oils-Loaded Electrospun Fibrous Mats: Increasing the Multifunctionality of Antivirus Protection Masks

Inhibition of <i>Escherichia</i> Virus MS2, Surrogate of SARS-CoV-2, via Essential Oils-Loaded Electrospun Fibrous Mats: Increasing the Multifunctionality of Antivirus Protection Masks

One of the most important measures implemented to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission has been the use of face masks. Yet, most mask options available in the market display a passive action against the virus, not actively compromising its viability. Here, we propose to overcome this limitation by incorpo...

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Main Authors: Joana M. Domingues, Marta O. Teixeira, Marta A. Teixeira, David Freitas, Samira F. da Silva, Shafagh D. Tohidi, Rui D. V. Fernandes, Jorge Padrão, Andrea Zille, Carla Silva, Joana C. Antunes, Helena P. Felgueiras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
electrospun fibers
antiviral essential oils
physisorption versus blending
SARS-CoV-2 surrogate
viral inhibitors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/2/303

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