Plants evolve to synthesize various natural metabolites to protect themselves against
threats, such as insects, predators, microorganisms, and environmental conditions (such as …

The plant kingdom is one of the richest sources of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical
potential. A special feature of higher plants is their ability to produce a great number of …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are important mediator molecules of the innate defense
mechanisms in a wide range of living organisms, including bacteria, mammals, and plants …

Fungal infections are a growing public health concern worldwide and the emergence of
antifungal resistance has limited the number of therapeutic options. Therefore, developing …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that causes metal deterioration by forming biofilms
on metal surfaces. This work was carried out to analyze the antibacterial activity and the …

The majority of the clotting factors involved in blood coagulation pathways are serine
proteases and thrombin is one of the key serine proteases involved in blood clotting. Many …

Geoffroea decorticans is a xerophilous deciduous tree present in most arid forests of
southern South America, which is commonly used in traditional medicine. The seeds of this …

Multicomponent reactions are extremely relevant in green chemistry. They offer better
conditions than traditional synthesis and are, therefore, used for many organic modifications …

The plant kingdom is one of the richest sources of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical
potential. A special feature of higher plants is their ability to produce a great number of …