Arginine and Herpes 1 Replication: New Scientific Findings Could Lead to the End of Cold Sores

In simple terms, a methylation process needs to be stopped or modified to prevent successful replication of HSV infected cells. For this purpose, the the methylation inhibitor adenosine dialdehyde or a possible analog can be utilized for the treatment and prevention of HSV-1. If this can be successfully achieved, it would become possible to prevent further herpes replication and outbreaks. [...]

No More Cold Sores? A New Herpes 1 Cure?

Scientists discovered a new way for the body’s immune system to fight the virus responsible for cold sores: Type 1 herpes simplex (HSV-1). A group of virologists from the University of Montreal in partnership with American counterparts, have identified a cellular activity that detects and combats the herpes virus. [...]