Covid-19 Studies

Identification of South African Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds as Potential Inhibitors against the SARS-CoV-2 Receptor.

Researchers studied South African medicinal plants for bioactive compounds inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 binding to ACE2 receptors. Identified promising compounds like sesaminol glucoside could lead to new phytotherapeutics.

Mkolo NM et al (2024).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
PubMed:
39065672

Schisandrin B alleviates angiotensin II-induced cardiac inflammatory remodeling by inhibiting the recruitment of MyD88 to TLRs in mouse cardiomyocytes.

Schisandrin B from Schisandra fruit inhibits Angiotensin II-induced cardiac inflammation and remodeling by targeting MyD88. Potential novel therapy for myocardial inflammatory diseases.

Xu S et al (2024).
Int Immunopharmacol.
PubMed:
39018688

Drug repositioning identifies salvinorin A and deacetylgedunin (DCG) enriched plant extracts as novel inhibitors of Mpro, RBD-ACE2 and TMPRRS2 proteins.

Researchers identified natural products, such as salvinorin A and deacetylgedunin, as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents using computational methods. These compounds show promise in inhibiting viral replication and cell entry, providing a potential supplement to vaccination efforts against COVID-19.

Shayo MJ et al (2024).
RSC Adv.
PubMed:
38966817

Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2-Induced NLRP3 Inflammasome-Mediated Lung Cell Inflammation by Triphala-Loaded Nanoparticle Targeting Spike Glycoprotein S1.

Nanoparticles loaded with Triphala (nanotriphala) show promise as a anti-inflammatory therapy for COVID-19. Chebulagic acid and chebulinic acid are the active compounds reducing cytokine release and inflammation.

Chittasupho C et al (2024).
Pharmaceutics.
PubMed:
38931873

Microcystis viridis NIES-102 Cyanobacteria Lectin (MVL) Interacts with SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domains (RBDs) via Protein-Protein Interaction.

Study found lectins MVL and Jacalin have strong binding affinity to spike protein of original and mutant SARS-CoV-2 strains, offering potential for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs. This research supports development of natural product-based treatments for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Wang Z et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
38928400

Effect of apigetrin in pseudo-SARS-CoV-2-induced inflammatory and pulmonary fibrosis in vitro model.

Researchers developed a model of ARDS and PF caused by SARS-CoV-2 in cells. HIF-1α knockdown and apigetrin showed promise in reducing inflammation and fibrosis, suggesting potential for SARS-CoV-2 treatment.

Han H, Kim JE and Lee HJ (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38914619

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Petiveria alliacea L. Phytochemicals: A Computational Study on Inhibiting SARS-CoV-2's Main Protease (Mpro).

Researchers investigated the potential of L. (L.)-mediated phytocompounds for treating SARS-CoV-2. Top candidates myricitrin, engeletin, astilbin showed stable binding and favorable pharmacokinetics in silico, suggesting potential as safe COVID-19 therapies.

Ali MA et al (2024).
Molecules.
PubMed:
38893400

Screening and analysis of the targeted compounds in Choerospondias axillaris extract by receptor chromatographic column with immobilized angiotensin II type 1 receptor.

Researchers developed a chromatographic method using an immobilized ATR to identify bioactive compounds in Tibetan medicine. Naringenin, pinocembrin, and chrysin were found to specifically bind to ATR, showing potential for drug development.

Ji X et al (2024).
Biomed Chromatogr.
PubMed:
38881185
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