BanLec (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption This is a 3-D structure of BanLec, a chemical isolated from bananas identified as a potent new inhibitor of HIV infection. Credit University of Michigan Medical School Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.