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Gentian violet ((GV) hexamethyl pararosaniline, also known as crystal violet, methyl violet) is a triphenylmethane dye with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-helminithic, anti-trypanosomal, anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor properties. GV has a lengthy history and has been used successfully as monotherapy and an adjunct to treatment in a variety of diseases. Gentian violet interacts with negatively charged components of bacterial cells including the lipopolysaccharide (on the cell wall), the peptidoglycan and DNA. A similar cell penetration and DNA binding process is thought to take place for fungal cells as well. Because Gentian violet is a mutagen and mitotic poison, cell growth is consequently inhibited. A photodynamic action of gentian violet, apparently mediated by a free-radical mechanism, has recently been described in bacteria and in the protozoan T. cruzi. Evidence also suggests that gentian violet dissipates the bacterial (and mitochondrial) membrane potential by inducing permeability. This is followed by respiratory inhibition. This anti-mitochondrial activity might explain gentian violet's efficacy towards both bacteria and yeast with relatively mild effects on mammalian cells.   NCATS

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  • Mechanism of Action:
  • Multi-specific: Missing data
  • Black Box: No
  • Availability: Discontinued
  • Delivery Methods: Topical
  • Pro Drug: No

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crystal violet | crystal violet(1+) | crystal violet base | crystal violet carbinol | crystal violet carbocation | crystal violet ion(1) | genapax | gentian violet | gentian violet(1+) | gentian violet carbocation | gentian violet cation | gentium violet | gnf-pf-880 | gv 11 | gvs | methylrosaniline | methylrosaniline chloride | methylrosaniline cl | methylrosanilinium | methylrosanilinium chloride | methylrosanilinium cl | methyl violet | pyoktanin | viocid

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