title: Virucidal activity of retinal.
abstract: Herpes simplex virus type 2 and simian virus 40 were rapidly inactivated by retinal at micromolar concentrations. Other fat-soluble vitamins, particularly vitamin A derivatives, were also active against herpes simplex virus type 2 and several lipid-containing bacteriophages.
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D001435:Bacteriophages / Q000187:drug effects; D003090:Coliphages / Q000187:drug effects; D012172:Retinaldehyde / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013539:Simian virus 40 / Q000187:drug effects; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000187:drug effects; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D014801:Vitamin A; D012172:Retinaldehyde