Definition: A dye which inhibits protein biosynthesis at the initial stages. The ammonium salt (aluminon) is a reagent for the colorimetric estimation of aluminum in water, foods, and tissues.
cosalane [ NSC 658586,NSC-658586 ] active against a variety of HIV-1 strains & against HIV-2; inhibits the binding of gp120 to CD4 cells & of the postbinding events that lead to fusion of the virus with the cell membrane