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What is Astodrimer Sodium? Understanding this Dendrimer-Based Microbicide

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In a clinical study published in 2022, a 1% astodrimer sodium nasal spray was well-tolerated in healthy adult volunteers and showed no systemic absorption, confirming its potential as a safe topical microbicide. So, what is astodrimer sodium? It is a unique, negatively-charged dendrimer molecule that combats infections by forming a physical barrier against pathogens.