Africa, India test sites for anti-HIV microbicide. Cellulose sulfate tested in high-risk women
Aids Alert 20(3): 34-36
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0887-0292 PMID: 15789474 Document Number: 256934
Phase III effectiveness clinical trials have begun for the potential anti-HIV microbicide cellulose sulfate (Ushercell), formerly called C31G, which already has demonstrated safety when used by women. If the trials go well, the product could be ready for approval by the FDA by 2010.
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