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The medicinal chemistry of Urtica dioica L.: from preliminary evidence to clinical studies supporting its neuroprotective activity.

Stinging nettle, a commonly found plant, has been used for various purposes including nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmacology. Its bioactive chemical constituents have been studied for their therapeutic applications. Research shows that compounds found in stinging nettle can provide neuroprotective effects, which could be used to develop tools against neurodegenerative diseases. This review highlights the computational, in vitro, pre-clinical and clinical data supporting the therapeutic applications of stinging nettle and its potential implications for neurodegenerative diseases.

Semwal P et al (2023).
Nat Prod Bioprospect.
PubMed:
37171512

Identifying potent inhibitory phytocompounds from Lagerstroemia speciosa against SARS-Coronavirus-2: structure-based virtual screening.

Researchers found that 24-methylene cycloartanol acetate may inhibit envelope viroporin protein and RNA-directed RNA polymerase, while sitosterol acetate may target SARS-CoV-2 main protease, spike glycoprotein, and human receptor ACE2. Further testing is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness as potential therapeutics. (63 words)

Singh Dagur H et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
PubMed:
37170794