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Nonoxynol

Known as: Nonoxynol [Chemical/Ingredient], Nonoxynols, Nonoxinol 
Nonionic surfactant mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. They are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting… Expand
National Institutes of Health

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Advantage-SC-film LucchiniEmulgen 911Nonoxynol, 4-Sulfate, Ammonium Salt
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PregnancySurfactant Activity [MoA]aspects of radiation effectschemical synthesis
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Broader (3)

Spermatocidal AgentsSurface-Active AgentsVaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Characterization of indigenous vaginal lactobacilli from healthy women as probiotic candidates.
The probiotic relevant characteristics of 45 strains of vaginal Lactobacillus isolated from healthy women were analyzed. Of these… Expand
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Review
2005
Review
2005
In Vitro and In Vivo: The Story of Nonoxynol 9
There is an urgent need to expand the range of interventions to prevent HIV transmission and acquisition, especially those that… Expand
Review
2001
Review
2001
Microbicides in HIV prevention
In 1999 about 5.4 million people were newly infected with HIV.1 In some countries public health programmes have achieved modest… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Effects of multiple applications of benzalkonium chloride and nonoxynol 9 on the vaginal epithelium in the pigtailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina).
OBJECTIVE Safe and effective vaginally applied microbicides could help to control the continuing spread of sexually transmitted… Expand
Review
1998
Review
1998
An updated review of environmental estrogen and androgen mimics and antagonists
For the last 40 y, substantial evidence has surfaced on the hormone-like effects of environmental chemicals such as pesticides… Expand
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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
A controlled trial of nonoxynol 9 film to reduce male-to-female transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
The potential of nonoxynol-9 to reduce womens susceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) was investigated in a double… Expand
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
A controlled trial of nonoxynol 9 film to reduce male-to-female transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
BACKGROUND Nonoxynol 9 is a proved spermicide, but whether it is also a microbicide is uncertain. A truly effective vaginal… Expand
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Efficacy of nonoxynol 9 contraceptive sponge use in preventing heterosexual acquisition of HIV in Nairobi prostitutes.
OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of the nonoxynol 9 contraceptive sponge in preventing sexual acquisition of the human… Expand
1992
1992
The toxicity and local effects of the spermicide nonoxynol 9 [letter]
Nurses from the AIDS Street Nurse Project administered a short questionnaire to 71 sex trade workers (64 females and 7 males… Expand
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
In Vitro Evaluations of Condoms with and Without Nonoxynol 9 As Physical and Chemical Barriers Against Chlamydia Trachomatis, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Simulated in vitro intercourse conditions demonstrated that unlubricated latex condoms provide an effective physical barrier to… Expand
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