Vidarabine monohydrate is an adenine arabinoside. Vidarabine monohydrate an antiviral drug which is active against herpes simplex viruses (HSV) and varicella zoster viruses[1].
HSV-1/HSV-2-IN-2 is a HSV-1, HSV-2 and VV inhibitor with EC50 values of 6.8, 8.9 and 8.9 µM, respectively. HSV-1/HSV-2-IN-2 shows antiviral activity[1].
1-Docosanol is a saturated fatty alcohol used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement; inhibitor of lipid-enveloped viruses including herpes simplex.
Guanosine-8-d is a deuterium labeled Guanosine. Guanosine is a purine nucleoside comprising guanine attached to a ribose (ribofuranose) ring via a β-N9-glycosidic bond. Guanosine possesses anti-HSV activity[1].
Isoxanthohumol is a prenylflavonoid from hops and beer. Isoxanthohumol exhibits an antiproliferative activity against several human cancer cell lines. Isoxanthohumol inhibits the development of lung metastatic foci in tumor-challenged animals. Isoxanthohumol shows an antiviral activity towards herpes viruses (HSV1 and HSV2) and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV)[1][2].
OG-L002 is a potent and highly selective LSD1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.02 μM. OG-L002 is a potent monoamine oxidases (MAO) inhibitor with IC50s of 1.38 μM and 0.72 μM for MAO-A and MAO-B, respectively. OG-L002 potently inhibits the expression of HSV IEgenes[1].
Mogroside III A2 is a cucurbitane glycoside. Mogroside III A2 can inhibit Epstein-Barr virus early antigen (EBV-EA) activation. Mogroside III A2 shows weak inhibitory effects on activation of NOR 1[1].
Ganciclovir is a potent herpes simplex virus (HSV)inhibitor, including cytomegalovirus (CMV), with an IC50 of 5.2 μM for feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1).
BRL44385 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the replication of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV2), varicella zoster virus (VZV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Pritelivir mesylate (BAY 57-1293 mesylate), an inhibitor of the viral helicase-primase complex, exhibits antiviral activity in vitro and in animal models of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Pritelivir mesylate is active against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) with the IC50 of 0.02 μM against HSV1-2[1].
9-Carboxymethoxymethylguanine is the main metabolite of Aciclovir. Acyclovir (Aciclovir) is a guanosine analogue and an orally active antiviral agent[1].
Netivudine is a nucleoside analogue with potent anti-varicella zoster virus activity.
2α,19α-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-urs-12-en-28-oic acid, a natural ursane-type triterpene, is a potent inhibitor of HIV Protease (HIV Protease). 2α,19α-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-urs-12-en-28-oic acid is also an inhibitor of the activation of Epstein-Barr virus early antigen (EBV-EA). 2α,19α-Dihydroxy-3-oxo-urs-12-en-28-oic acid displays an inhibitory activity against nitric oxide production in Lipopolysaccharide (Lipopolysaccharides)-activated RAW 264.7 cells[1][2].
Ferruginol ((+)-Ferruginol), a natural diterpenoid, is an inhibitor of the activation of Epstein-Barr virus early antigen (EBV-EA). Ferruginol inhibits the growth of thyroid cancer cells through the induction of mitochondrial Apoptosis. Ferruginol has antitumor, cardioprotective, antioxidant, gastroprotective, and neuroprotective activities[1][2][3].
Amenamevir is a helicase-primase inhibitor which has potent antiviral activity against HSVs with an EC50 of 14 ng/mL.
Kushenol K, a flavonoid antioxidant isolated from the roots of Sophora flavescens. Kushenol K is a cytochrome P-450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitor with a Ki value of 1.35 μM[1]. Kushenol K shows weak antiviral activity against HSV-2 (EC50 of 147 μM)[2]. Kushenol K also inhibits the activity of SGLT1 and SGLT2[3].
FIT-039 is a selective, ATP-competitive and orally active CDK9 inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.8 μM for CKD9/cyclin T1. FIT-039 does not inhibit other CDKs and other kinases. FIT-039 inhibits replication of HSV-1 (IC50 of 0.69 μM), HSV-2, human adenovirus, and human CMV. FIT-039 is a promising antiviral agent for inhibiting drug-resistant HSVs and other DNA viruses.
Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) is a 1-monoglyceride of capric acid against gram-positive bacterial infections[1]. Glyceryl monocaprate (Monolaurin) has inhibitory effect on Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and offers an effective treatment for herpes labialiss[2].
Soyasaponin II is a saponin with antiviral activity. Soyasaponin II inhibits the replication of HSV-1, HCMV, influenza virus, and HIV-1. Soyasaponin II shows potent inhibition on HSV-1 replication. Soyasaponin II serves as a inhibitor for YB-1 phosphorylation and NLRP3 inflammasome priming and could protect mice against LPS/GalN induced acute liver failure[1][2].
Ganoderone A is a triterpene compound that can be isolated from the fruiting body of Ganoderma pfeifferi and Ganoderma calidophilum. Ganoderone A has antiviral activity against HSV with IC50 value of 0.3 µg/mL. Ganoderone A has potential applications in viral infections and tumors[1][2][3].
BAY 57-1293 represents a new class of potent inhibitors of herpes simplex virus (HSV) that target the virus helicase primase complex.IC50 Value: 20 nM (HSV-1) [1]Target: HSVin vitro: BAY 57-1293 is nearly two orders of magnitude more potent than acyclovirin vitro and the superiority was even more prominent when the viral load was increased (BAY 57-1293 IC50 = 12 nM, 20 nM and 50 nM; acyclovir IC50 = 1uM, 3M and 10 50 uM at a multiplicity of infection (m.o.i.) of 0.0025, 0.02 and 0.2, respectively). A minor increase in IC50 values at higher viral loads was observed for all thiazolyl compounds listed in Table 1. BAY 57-1293 was also active against porcine (IC50 = 5 uM) and bovine (IC50 = 0.12 uM) herpes strains [1].in vivo: Delayed treatment with BAY 57-1293 (20 mg/kg 2× daily per os, treatment day 4-14) abrogates progression of disease symptoms (mean of 10 animals per group) of HSV-2 infected guinea pigs within 1 d of treatment and healing is observed subsequently, whereas a 7.5 fold higher dose of valacyclovir (150 mg/kg 2× daily) shows marginal therapeutic efficacy compared with placebo [1]. The compound given orally, or intraperitoneally once per day at a dose of 15 mg/kg for 4 successive days was equally effective or superior to a much higher dose of famciclovir (1mg/ml, i.e. approximately 140-200mg/kg/day) given in the drinking water for 7 consecutive days, which, in our hands, is the most effective method for administering famciclovir to mice [2].Toxicity: Exploratory toxicology and safety pharmacology studies did not reveal any safety relevant findings at 30, 100 and 300 mg/kg BAY 57-1293 (once daily per os) in a 4-week chronic toxicity study in dogs. However, administration of the same dose to rats for 4 weeks resulted in a dose-dependent transitional hyperplasia of the urinary bladder epithelium [1].
Perillic acid is the metabolite of Perillyl alcohol (HY-N7000). Perillic acid induces lung cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Perillic acid shows anti-HSV-1 and immunomodulatory activities[1][2][3].
11-Oxomogrol is a triterpene aglycon. 11-Oxomogrol inhibits epstein-Barr virus early antigen (EBV-EA) activation[1].
HHV-2 Envelope Glycoprotein G (552-574) is an immunodominant region of glycoprotein G (gG-2) reactive with all herpes simplex (HSV-2) sera[1].
BVDU 5′-Triphosphate is an antivirus agent with 5′-Triphosphate label, targeting viral DNA polymerase. BVDU 5′-Triphosphate shows excellent selectivity against varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), due to a specific phosphorylation by the virus-encoded thymidine kinase.
Acyclovir monophosphate is a potent anti-herpes simplex virus (HSV) agent. Acyclovir monophosphate blocks DNA synthesis through the inhibition of the viral DNA polymerase and terminates the chain elongation of the viral DNA. Acyclovir monophosphate shows antitumor activity[1][2].
Tromantadine is a herpes simplex virus (HSV) inhibitor.