Tenuifolin ameliorates the sleep deprivation-induced cognitive deficits.
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- Phytother Res.
- DOI:
- 10.1002/ptr.7627
- PubMed:
- 36608695
Madecassic acid (MDCA) is a natural compound with anti-inflammatory and other medicinal properties. A study investigated its potential as a drug against COVID-19. Computer simulations showed that MDCA could bind to several key proteins involved in the virus' infection process, including the spike protein and its receptors, with high affinity. MDCA also formed strong interactions with these proteins. This suggests that MDCA could be a promising multi-target drug to combat SARS-CoV-2, especially against mutant strains.