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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… 
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (6)

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

Broader (3)

Spermatocidal AgentsSurface-Active AgentsVaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies

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2011
2011
Development of an in vitro alternative assay method for vaginal irritation.
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… 
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… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
An updated review of environmental estrogen and androgen mimics and antagonists
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… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Human vaginal leukocytes and the effects of vaginal fluid on lymphocyte and macrophage defense functions.
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… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
A follow-up study of methods of contraception, sexual activity, and rates of trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and bacterial vaginosis.
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… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Clinical course and diagnosis of genital herpes simplex virus infection and evaluation of topical surfactant therapy.
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