Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) and Its Bioactive Phytocompounds: A Tribute to Cancer Prevention and Intervention.
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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) is a widely farmed edible vegetable with traditional medicinal uses for treating gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary diseases. Further research is needed to understand its efficacy in treating these disorders.
The study examined the effects of natural compounds found in Piper longum and Ocimum sanctum on proteins important for SARS-CoV2 entry into host cells. Using computer tools to analyze protein interactions and drug properties, vicenin 2, rosmarinic acid, and orientin were identified as the most effective compounds. These findings suggest the potential for natural compounds to target ACE2 and TMPRSS2 as a strategy for developing future COVID-19 treatments.