METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE USE OF SARGASSUM FUSIFORME FOR THE INHIBITION OF HIV-1 INFECTION

摘要

The methods, kits, articles, and compositions of the invention feature a natural product (e.g., Sargassum fusiforme), an extract thereof, and fatty acid components of the extract (e.g., palmitic acid) for the treatment of a viral infection, e.g., HIV or herpes. The natural products used in the methods and compositions of the invention include brown algae, specifically algae of the Sargassum fusiforme species. The Sargassum fusiforme algae, extracts thereof, specific components of the extract, and related compounds of the invention may be used to treat or prevent HIV and herpes infections.