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The antiviral efficiency of clove essential oil against the tested viruses.
| Virus | Cytotoxic Effects CC50 µg/mL ± SD |
Antiviral Effects IC50 µg/mL ± SD |
Selectivity Index (SI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A virus (HAV) | 14.21 ± 0.63 | 0.73 ± 0.25 | 14.46 |
| Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) | 14.21 ± 0.63 | 9.84 ± 0.68 | 1.44 |
| Adenovirus | 14.21 ± 0.63 | NA | NA |
CC50: concentration causing 50% cell cytotoxic effects; IC50: concentration causing 50% antiviral effects; SI = CC50/IC50; NA: no activity; SD: standard deviation.
