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ABSTRACT: Background
SARS-CoV-2 is continuously disseminating worldwide. The development of strategies to break transmission is mandatory.Aim of the study
To investigate the potential of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as a viral inhibitor.Methods
SARS-CoV-2 Virus Like-Particles (VLPs) were incubated with CPC, a potent surfactant routinely included in mouthwash preparations.Results
Concentrations of 0.05% CPC (w/v) commonly used in mouthwash preparations are sufficient to promote the rupture of SARS-CoV-2 VLP membranes.Conclusion
Including CPC in mouthwashes could be a prophylactic strategy to keep SARS-CoV-2 from spreading.
SUBMITTER: Bano-Polo M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8788378 | biostudies-literature | 2022
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bañó-Polo Manuel M Martínez-Gil Luis L Sánchez Del Pino Manuel M MM Massoli Alberto A Mingarro Ismael I Léon Rubén R Garcia-Murria Maria Jesus MJ
Journal of oral microbiology 20220124 1
<h4>Background</h4>SARS-CoV-2 is continuously disseminating worldwide. The development of strategies to break transmission is mandatory.<h4>Aim of the study</h4>To investigate the potential of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as a viral inhibitor.<h4>Methods</h4>SARS-CoV-2 Virus Like-Particles (VLPs) were incubated with CPC, a potent surfactant routinely included in mouthwash preparations.<h4>Results</h4>Concentrations of 0.05% CPC (w/v) commonly used in mouthwash preparations are sufficient to pr ...[more]