| abstract |
Novel antiviral peptides are disclosed which have a sequence of about 6 to 30 amino acids and which are substantially identical to a small portion of a glycoprotein in a virus that contains a lipid-bilayer in its structure. A preferred peptide having antiviral activity against influenza virus is the decapeptide amide N-G-S-L-Q-C-R-I-C-I-NH2 [SEQ ID NO:3]. |