Hypochlorous acid: A multifaceted and promising therapeutic perspective against human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract

This article looks at how HOCl might help treat HIV. HOCl can damage parts of the virus, such as proteins and membranes, making it harder for HIV to enter cells, make copies of itself, and grow. It does this by using its strong oxidizing (chemical-breaking) abilities. HOCl may also help the immune system by boosting the activity of cells that attack viruses and improving the way immune signals work. This means HOCl might help control HIV, either by itself or along with regular HIV medicines. However, this idea is still at an early stage. More research is needed to understand the right dose, how to give it safely, how it works in the body, and if it can be used long-term. This article encourages more studies to see if HOCl could become a new tool for HIV treatment.

Date: 2025

Source

Akl MM, Ahmed A. Hypochlorous acid: A multifaceted and promising therapeutic
perspective against human immunodeficiency virus. Microbes & Immunity.
doi: 10.36922/mi.7797