*2.2. Chemicals and Reagents*

Stock solutions of acyclovir (ACV) and genistein were prepared at 100 mM in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ganciclovir (GCV) were prepared at 40 mM in sterile water. Citrate buffer was prepared with 50 mM sodium citrate and 4 mM potassium chloride in sterile water, pH 3. Methylcellulose was prepared as a 1% solution in MEM. Crystal violet was prepared as a 0.5% solution in diH2O with 20% ethanol.
