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Surfactin is a potent cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactants consists of four isomers (Surfactin A, B, C and D), which mediates flux of mono-and divalent cations, such as calcium, across lipid bilayer membranes. Surfactin can act as an antimicrobial adjuvant with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antimycoplasma and hemolytic effects[1][2]. Surfactin also has antiviral activity against a variety of enveloped viruses[3].

Lipopeptide; HSV-1; HSV-2

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[2] Wei-Chuan Chena, et al. Applications of a lipopeptide biosurfactant, surfactin, produced by microorganisms. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 103 (2015) 158-169.
[3] Vollenbroich D, et al. Mechanism of inactivation of enveloped viruses by the biosurfactant surfactin from Bacillus subtilis. Biologicals. 1997 Sep;25(3):289-97. DOI:10.1006/biol.1997.0099