Two of the most prevalent human viruses worldwide, herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2
(HSV-1 and HSV-2, respectively), cause a variety of diseases, including cold sores, genital …

The CD83 molecule has been identified to be expressed on numerous activated immune
cells, including B and T lymphocytes, monocytes, dendritic cells, microglia, and neutrophils …

Herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) have co-evolved with humans for
thousands of years and are present at a high prevalence in the population worldwide. HSV …

Introduction Globally, sexually transmitted infections (STI) affect> 300 million people
annually, and are a major cause of sexual and reproductive health complications in women …

Griffithsin, which binds N-linked glycans on gp120 to prevent HIV entry, has the most potent
HIV-1 inhibitory activity described for any antiviral lectin and is being developed for topical …

IgG is the predominant immunoglobulin in cervicovaginal mucus (CVM), yet how
immunoglobulin G (IgG) in mucus can protect against infections is not fully understood. IgG …

Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) types 1 and 2 are ubiquitous infections in humans. They
cause orofacial and genital herpes with occasional severe complications. HSV2 also …

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted
viruses and is a known risk factor for HIV acquisition in the Female Genital Tract (FGT) …

Besides overcoming physical constraints, such as extreme temperatures, reduced humidity,
elevated pressure, and natural predators, human pathogens further need to overcome an …

Objectives Lignosulfonic acid (LA), a low-cost lignin-derived polyanionic macromolecule,
was extensively studied for its anti-HIV and anti-HSV activity in various cellular assays, its …