Antiviral and antibacterial activity of fatty acids and monoglycerides

摘要

This invention is directed to antiviral and antibacterial activity of fatty acids and monoglycerides. More particularly, this invention is directed to the inactivation of enveloped viruses and the killing of cells by fatty acids and monoglycerides. The invention is also directed to an antiviral and/or antibacterial pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of inert pharmaceutical carrier and an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of fatty acids and monoglycerides thereof.