Biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles with medicinal plants extracts: from extraction methods to applications

A Antonio-Pérez, LF Durán-Armenta, MG Pérez-Loredo… - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) can be synthesized by green methods using plant extracts.
These methods are more environmentally friendly and offer improved properties of the …

Non-food natural sesquiterpene lactone α-santonin: Chemistry and biology

R Yang, Z Xue, M Zhang, X Li, Y Guo - Industrial Crops and Products, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract α-Santonin is a non-food naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone, mainly derived
from the Artemisia species. Biological activities of α-santonin and its derivatives have been …

Antiviral activities of plant-derived indole and β-carboline alkaloids against human and avian influenza viruses

A Hegazy, SH Mahmoud, YAMM Elshaier… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The persistent evolution of drug-resistant influenza strains represents a global concern. The
innovation of new treatment approaches through drug screening strategies and investigating …

Identification of natural lead compounds against hemagglutinin-esterase surface glycoprotein in human coronaviruses investigated via MD simulation, principal …

I Ali, MA Rasheed, S Cavalu, K Rahim, S Ijaz, G Yahya… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The pandemic outbreak of human coronavirus is a global health concern that affects people
of all ages and genders, but there is currently still no effective, approved and potential drug …

Phytoestrogen β-Sitosterol Exhibits Potent In Vitro Antiviral Activity against Influenza A Viruses

S Shokry, A Hegazy, AM Abbas, I Mostafa, IH Eissa… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Influenza is a contagious infection in humans that is caused frequently by low pathogenic
seasonal influenza viruses and occasionally by pathogenic avian influenza viruses (AIV) of …

Antiviral and antibacterial potential of electrosprayed PVA/PLGA nanoparticles loaded with chlorogenic acid for the management of coronavirus and Pseudomonas …

A Saleh, DH Abdelkader, TA El-Masry… - Artificial Cells …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Respiratory tract infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The
current paper aims to treat this respiratory disorder. Therefore, we elucidated the …

Preparation and characterization of kelp polysaccharide and its research on anti-influenza a virus activity

T Pi, L Sun, W Li, W Wang, M Dong, X Xu, H Xu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The beneficial effects of kelp polysaccharide (KPS) have recently attracted attention. In this
study, KPS was extracted from kelp using the enzyme hydrolysis combined with freeze …

Protective Potential of Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. Roots against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Pulmonary Injury in Rats and Its In Vitro Antiviral Effect

NGM Attallah, A Kabbash, WA Negm, E Elekhnawy… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diseases and infections of the respiratory tract are common global causes of morbidity and
mortality. Our study attempts to elucidate a novel remedy for respiratory ailments, in addition …

An Estimation of the Antiviral Activity and Toxicity of Biologically Active Substances Obtained from the Raw Materials of Artemisia cina Berg. In Vitro and In Vivo

M Zhurinov, D Berillo, KB Bazhykova, KD Rakhimov… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Species of the genus Artemisia are well known for their use as ingredients in ancient
medicine. The advantage of using plant extracts compared to individual pharmaceutical …

Significant Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Hydrosols from Tropaeolum majus L. Seeds with Multiple Biological Activities

I Vrca, B Jug, Ž Fredotović, E Vuko, V Brkan, L Šestić… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tropaeolum majus L. is a traditional medicinal plant with a wide range of biological activities
due to the degradation products of the glucosinolate glucotropaeolin. Therefore, the goals of …