Meiraku Ajoene NS-38

Ajoene is an organosulfur compound found in garlic (Allium sativum) extracts. Ajoene has multiple medicinal uses. It functions as an antioxidant by inhibiting the release of superoxide. Ajoene also has antithrombotic (anti-clotting) properties, which helps prevent platelets in the blood from forming blood clots, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke in humans. Ajoene has shown potential virucidal properties against a number of viruses including vesicular stomatitis, vaccinia, human rhinovirus parainfluenza, and herpes simplex. In the infected cell system of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it is shown to block the integrin-dependent processes. Ajoene has broad-spectrum antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) properties.