virustatic
Virustatic refers to a substance or agent that inhibits the multiplication or replication of a virus. Unlike virucides, which actively kill viruses, virustatic agents do not necessarily destroy the virus itself but rather prevent it from spreading or making more copies of itself within a host. This can be achieved through various mechanisms, such as interfering with viral entry into host cells, blocking viral gene expression, or disrupting the assembly of new viral particles.
The concept of virustatic action is particularly relevant in the development of antiviral medications. Many antiviral
While the term "virustatic" describes the action of inhibiting viral growth, it's important to distinguish it