Antiviral effects of Lactobacillus crispatus against HSV-2 in mammalian cell lines

Conclusion L. crispatus appears to inhibit the entry of the virus into cells by trapping HSV-2 particles. In addition, formation of L. crispatus microcolonies in the cell surface could block HSV-2 receptors and prevent viral entry to cells in initial infection steps.
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research