Antiviral Activity of Synthetic Bis-Naphthoquinone (H-5) against Chikungunya Virus Replication

Key Points

• The study investigates the antiviral effects of synthetic bis-naphthoquinone H-5 on chikungunya virus replication.
• Synthesis of bis-naphthoquinone compound H-5
• In vitro testing against chikungunya virus
• Assessment of viral replication rates
• H-5 shows significant reduction of chikungunya virus replication
• Demonstrates potential as an effective antiviral candidate
• Suggests H-5's suitability for future therapeutic development

Abstract