Carnitine analogues as topical, microbicidal spermicides
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2003-12-02
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Acylcarnitine analogues having alkyl side chains of 10 to 30 carbon atoms display excellent spermicidal and anti-HIV activity, a well as being potent inhibitors of the growth of Candida albicans.