Arildone

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A novel aryl diketone with activity against both DNA and RNA viruses. Arildone interacts directly with the poliovirus capsid and prevents uncoating in infected cells. It also inhibits herpes simplex virus type 2 protein synthesis and viral DNA replication by an unknown mechanism of action.

**Synonyms:** - 3,5-Heptanedione, 4-(6-(2-chloro-4-methoxyphenoxy)hexyl)- - 4-(6-(2-Chloro-4-methoxyphenoxy)hexyl)-3,5-heptanedione - ARILDONE - Win 38020