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SUBMITTER: Li L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7087274 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Li Lan L Tian Xiaoning X Chen Jin J Li Pengcheng P Zheng Qisheng Q Hou Jibo J
Archives of virology 20180915 12
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a pathogen that severely disrupts swine production. Despite sustained efforts, the disease is still endemic, with high mortality and morbidity. New antiviral strategies to control PRRSV are needed. Griffithsin, a red algal lectin, has potent antiviral effect on several human enveloped viruses, but this effect has not been demonstrated on PRRSV. Here, we first tested the in vitro antiviral activity of Griffithsin against PRRSV. Griffi ...[more]