Antiviral effect of cetylpyridinium chloride in mouthwash on SARS-CoV-2

Antiviral effect of cetylpyridinium chloride in mouthwash on SARS-CoV-2

Abstract Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), a quaternary ammonium compound, which is present in mouthwash, is effective against bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. This study was conducted to explore the antiviral effect of CPC on SARS-CoV-2. There are few reports on the effect of CPC against wild-...

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Main Authors: Ryo Takeda, Hirofumi Sawa, Michihito Sasaki, Yasuko Orba, Nako Maishi, Takuya Tsumita, Natsumi Ushijima, Yasuhiro Hida, Hidehiko Sano, Yoshimasa Kitagawa, Kyoko Hida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18367-6

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18367-6

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