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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
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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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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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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
In Vitro Preclinical Testing of Nonoxynol-9 as Potential Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus Microbicide: a Retrospective Analysis of Results from Five Laboratories
ABSTRACT The first product to be clinically evaluated as a microbicide contained the nonionic surfactant nonoxynol-9… Expand
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Comparative In Vitro Sensitivities of Human Immune Cell Lines, Vaginal and Cervical Epithelial Cell Lines, and Primary Cells to Candidate Microbicides Nonoxynol 9, C31G, and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
ABSTRACT In experiments to assess the in vitro impact of the candidate microbicides nonoxynol 9 (N-9), C31G, and sodium dodecyl… Expand
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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
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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
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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.
BACKGROUND Nonoxynol 9 is a proved spermicide, but whether it is also a microbicide is uncertain. A truly effective vaginal… Expand
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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
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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
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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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