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Butylated hydroxytoluene inactivates lipid-containing viruses

Journal Article · · Science; (United States)
OSTI ID:7332118

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is widely used as a food preservative for its antioxidizing property. This small, hydrophobic molecule has been found to be a potent inactivator of lipid-containing mammalian and bacterial viruses.

Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
OSTI ID:
7332118
Journal Information:
Science; (United States), Journal Name: Science; (United States) Vol. 187; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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